Declining since 2000, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaylah since 1964
Babies named Kaylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 237 |
| 1990s | 1,750 |
| 2000s | 2,835 |
| 2010s | 1,407 |
| 2020s | 285 |
Meaning & origin
Kaylah is a modern spelling of the name Kayla, which first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1964. The name's popularity surged in the 1990s, peaking in 1999, and has since been on a downward trajectory from a rank of 3,832 in 2025. In its peak year, Kaylah was given to roughly 1 in every 42,297 newborn girls, with the greatest popularity in states like Florida and California. Despite its decline, the name remains in use and is considered a fashionable variation of the more common Kayla.
Kaylah is a modern spelling variant of Kayla, which emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century. Kayla may derive from the Irish name Caoilainn or from Michaela, or it could be a blend of popular names like Kylie and Layla. The spelling Kaylah first appeared in U.S. records in 1964 and gained popularity in the 1990s.
Where Kaylah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kaylah” around the world
Where Kaylah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kay-Kay
Sibling names for Kaylah
Names that share Kaylah's style, for a brother or sister.
