Nakayla
Every Nakayla since 1988 — 1,825 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nakayla
Nakayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,899 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 1,825 American babies have been named Nakayla. Its peak came in 2004, when 118 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 Nakayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nakayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,899 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,038 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,885 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,180 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,835 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,837 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8,023 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,574 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,293 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,704 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,683 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,737 |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,034 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,966 |
| 2011 | 56 | #3,039 |
| 2010 | 77 | #2,447 |
| 2009 | 84 | #2,331 |
| 2008 | 102 | #2,041 |
| 2007 | 117 | #1,824 |
| 2006 | 89 | #2,178 |
| 2005 | 110 | #1,787 |
| 2004 | 118 | #1,652 |
| 2003 | 106 | #1,783 |
| 2002 | 91 | #1,950 |
| 2001 | 73 | #2,228 |
| 2000 | 94 | #1,842 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,458 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,996 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nakayla in 2025?
Nakayla ranked #9,899 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nakayla?
1,825 babies have been named Nakayla in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nakayla most popular?
Nakayla peaked in 2004, when 118 newborns received the name.
Is Nakayla a boy or girl name?
Nakayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nakayla rising or falling?
Nakayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.