Jayla
A female given name originating as a coinage.
Every Jayla since 1968 — 46,483 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jayla
Jayla is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #530 in 2025 with 569 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 46,483 American babies have been named Jayla. Its peak came in 2006, when 3,417 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 569 | #530 | — | — |
| 2024 | 788 | #404 | — | — |
| 2023 | 862 | #355 | — | — |
| 2022 | 949 | #340 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,039 | #308 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,074 | #301 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,286 | #251 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,351 | #241 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,350 | #237 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,391 | #232 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,394 | #238 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,625 | #207 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,839 | #174 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,847 | #170 | — | — |
| 2011 | 2,090 | #149 | — | — |
| 2010 | 2,381 | #132 | — | — |
| 2009 | 2,539 | #128 | 5 | #13,321 |
| 2008 | 2,927 | #117 | — | — |
| 2007 | 2,625 | #131 | 6 | #11,551 |
| 2006 | 3,410 | #99 | 7 | #10,046 |
| 2005 | 1,765 | #197 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,561 | #216 | 12 | #6,311 |
| 2003 | 1,661 | #200 | 5 | #11,696 |
| 2002 | 1,571 | #210 | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2001 | 1,422 | #222 | 6 | #9,814 |
| 2000 | 1,259 | #261 | — | — |
| 1995 | 307 | #694 | — | — |
| 1990 | 50 | #2,450 | — | — |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,356 | — | — |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,049 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,747 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,607 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jayla mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage.
How popular is the name Jayla in 2025?
Jayla ranked #530 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 569 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jayla?
46,483 babies have been named Jayla in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jayla most popular?
Jayla peaked in 2006, when 3,417 newborns received the name.
Is Jayla a boy or girl name?
Jayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jayla rising or falling?
Jayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.