Declining since 2002.
Popularity of Mashayla since 1989
Babies named Mashayla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mashayla's real moment was 1999.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 144 |
| 2000s | 240 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mashayla is a modern American coinage that first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1989, reflecting a broader trend of inventive names that blend familiar sounds and stylish endings. The name reached its peak usage in 1999, but its popularity has been declining since 2002, with no state concentration or notable regional preference. Although the exact etymology is uncertain, Mashayla fits within a pattern of names like Kayla or Jayla that gained traction in the late 20th century. As a name that has never broken into the top 1,000 rankings, it remains a distinctive choice with a contemporary feel.
Mashayla is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular phonetic elements 'Masha' or 'Maya' with the fashionable suffix '-la.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1989 and saw its peak usage in 1999. The name has no established historical or cultural roots and is best understood as a contemporary creative coinage.
Sibling names for Mashayla
Names that share Mashayla's style, for a brother or sister.
