Declining since 2002.
Popularity of Dekayla since 1991
Babies named Dekayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 156 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Dekayla is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991. It never reached the top 1000, but saw its greatest use in 2001, its peak year. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2002, reflecting a broader shift away from the De- prefix coinages popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Dekayla remains a rare name, with no recorded popularity in any state or significant cultural presence. It is most often chosen for girls, following the pattern of similar-sounding names like Kayla and Jayla.
Dekayla is a modern invented name, formed by adding the fashionable prefix De- to the name Kayla. Kayla itself is a modern coinage, likely derived from Kay or Michaela. Dekayla first appeared in U.S. records in 1991.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kayla, Dee
Sibling names for Dekayla
Names that share Dekayla's style, for a brother or sister.
