Declining since 2007, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Tayla since 1976
Babies named Tayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 222 |
| 1990s | 1,592 |
| 2000s | 2,023 |
| 2010s | 1,227 |
| 2020s | 375 |
Meaning & origin
Tayla is a modern feminine given name that emerged in the late 20th century as a variant of the surname and given name Taylor. It first appeared in United States records in 1976 and saw its peak popularity in 2006, when it ranked higher than its current position. As of 2025, it ranks 4172nd, with a frequency of about 1 in 47,273 girls, reflecting a steady decline in use since 2007. The name is most commonly associated with English origins and has no strong regional concentration within the United States, based on available data. Tayla fits a pattern of modern names ending in 'la' that gained traction in the 1990s and 2000s.
Tayla is a modern coinage, likely a feminine variant of the English surname Taylor, which is an occupational name for a tailor. The spelling variant Tayla emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in Australia and the United States, following the popularity of similar names like Kylie and Kayla. It has been in consistent use since the 1970s.
Where Tayla 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.
“Tayla” around the world
Where Tayla lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tay, Taya
Sibling names for Tayla
Names that share Tayla's style, for a brother or sister.
