Keyla
Every Keyla since 1961 — 9,881 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keyla
Keyla is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #821 in 2025 with 331 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 9,881 American babies have been named Keyla. Its peak came in 2016, when 428 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Keyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 331 | #821 |
| 2024 | 351 | #802 |
| 2023 | 303 | #890 |
| 2022 | 310 | #900 |
| 2021 | 266 | #977 |
| 2020 | 326 | #838 |
| 2019 | 357 | #777 |
| 2018 | 355 | #769 |
| 2017 | 347 | #792 |
| 2016 | 428 | #683 |
| 2015 | 348 | #809 |
| 2014 | 313 | #875 |
| 2013 | 334 | #809 |
| 2012 | 314 | #850 |
| 2011 | 366 | #753 |
| 2010 | 420 | #684 |
| 2009 | 359 | #791 |
| 2008 | 378 | #777 |
| 2007 | 327 | #859 |
| 2006 | 320 | #841 |
| 2005 | 284 | #890 |
| 2004 | 266 | #909 |
| 2003 | 243 | #962 |
| 2002 | 269 | #858 |
| 2001 | 206 | #1,041 |
| 2000 | 194 | #1,067 |
| 1995 | 103 | #1,517 |
| 1990 | 78 | #1,834 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,042 |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,455 |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,099 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,492 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keyla in 2025?
Keyla ranked #821 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 331 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keyla?
9,881 babies have been named Keyla in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keyla most popular?
Keyla peaked in 2016, when 428 newborns received the name.
Is Keyla a boy or girl name?
Keyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keyla rising or falling?
Keyla has been roughly stable over the past decade.