Sayla
Every Sayla since 1983 — 896 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sayla
Sayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,296 in 2025 with 80 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 896 American babies have been named Sayla. Its peak came in 2024, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Sayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | #2,296 |
| 2024 | 85 | #2,230 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,465 |
| 2022 | 53 | #3,116 |
| 2021 | 54 | #3,061 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,144 |
| 2019 | 27 | #5,015 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,440 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,765 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,967 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,803 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,881 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,866 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,230 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,897 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,084 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,356 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,766 |
| 2007 | 23 | #6,053 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,783 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,810 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,456 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,527 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,341 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,255 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,432 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,773 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sayla in 2025?
Sayla ranked #2,296 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 80 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sayla?
896 babies have been named Sayla in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sayla most popular?
Sayla peaked in 2024, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Sayla a boy or girl name?
Sayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sayla rising or falling?
Sayla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.