Declining since 2006, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Dakayla since 1995
Babies named Dakayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 257 |
| 2010s | 157 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Dakayla is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1995, reflecting a trend of creating distinctive names by attaching prefixes to established favorites. The name reached its peak in 2006, when it was most frequently chosen by parents seeking a unique variation of Kayla. Since then, its usage has declined steadily, and by 2025 it ranked 13,208, with about 1 in every 267,878 newborn girls receiving the name. Although no single state stands out as a stronghold for Dakayla, its pattern of use aligns with broader naming trends in the late 1990s and 2000s. The name remains uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality for those who choose it.
Dakayla is a modern American coinage, formed by combining the fashionable prefix da- (also seen in names like Dajuan and Davion) with the popular name Kayla. Kayla itself emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a variant of Kay or a feminine form of Michael. The name Dakayla first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995 and saw peak usage in the mid-2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kayla, Kaye, Dee
Variants: DaKayla, Da'Kayla
Sibling names for Dakayla
Names that share Dakayla's style, for a brother or sister.
