Declining since 2004.
Popularity of Takayla since 1983
Babies named Takayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 227 |
| 2000s | 587 |
| 2010s | 182 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Takayla is a modern American name that first appeared in the Social Security Administration's records in 1983, during a period when invented, melodic names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak usage in 2004, reflecting the trend of names ending with the fashionable -la suffix. Since 2004, its usage has steadily declined, making it a distinctive choice associated with the early 2000s. The name did not rank in the top 1000 for any year and has not been recorded as highly concentrated in any particular state. Takayla exemplifies a naming style that prioritizes phonetic appeal and individuality over historical or etymological roots.
Takayla is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the United States in the 1980s. It follows a pattern of creating feminine names by adding the popular suffix -la to a base or syllable, here possibly derived from Kayla or inspired by the Japanese name Taka. Its usage peaked in the early 2000s, reflecting trends in inventive, phonetically appealing names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taka, Kay, Kayla
Variants: Takaylah, Takaelya, Takyela
Sibling names for Takayla
Names that share Takayla's style, for a brother or sister.
