Declining since 2004.
Popularity of Lakayla since 1980
Babies named Lakayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 334 |
| 2000s | 651 |
| 2010s | 261 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Lakayla is a modern American feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, reflecting the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 2003 and has been on a declining trajectory since 2004. The name falls under the 'modern' origin category and is primarily used for girls.
Lakayla is a modern American coinage, formed by combining the popular prefix 'La-' (common in African American naming traditions, as in LaToya or LaTonya) with the name Kayla or the syllable 'kayla'. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, reflecting a trend of creating distinctive feminine names through the addition of fashionable prefixes and suffixes. It peaked in popularity in 2003 and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lala, Kayla, Kay
Sibling names for Lakayla
Names that share Lakayla's style, for a brother or sister.
