Declining since 2006, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Akayla since 1990
Babies named Akayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 236 |
| 2000s | 745 |
| 2010s | 329 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Akayla is a modern American name that first entered the Social Security Administration's records in 1990. Its popularity peaked in 2006, but since then its usage has steadily declined; as of 2025, it ranks 11,932 with roughly 1 in 229,610 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has not been strongly associated with any specific state, appearing in the records without a concentrated regional preference. Akayla's origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged as a creative variation within the trend of phonetic, melodic names that gained traction in the late 20th century. Its spelling suggests a feminine touch, echoing the popular 'ayla' sound found in names like Kayla and Aaliyah.
Akayla first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1990s. It is likely a modern invented name, formed by combining the fashionable prefix 'A-' with sounds from names such as Kayla or Aaliyah. No historical or traditional etymological root has been identified, and its use has been sporadic.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kayla
Sibling names for Akayla
Names that share Akayla's style, for a brother or sister.
