Rising since 2006, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Xayla since 2004
Babies named Xayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 94 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Xayla is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2004. It has been steadily rising in popularity since 2006, though it remains relatively rare, ranking 5,722nd in 2025. Its peak year so far was 2024, suggesting continued gradual growth. The name is likely a blend of the fashionable 'X' initial and the popular '-ayla' ending seen in names like Kayla and Layla. Xayla is almost exclusively given to girls and does not appear in any top states, indicating its use is scattered rather than regionally concentrated.
Xayla first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004 and is most likely a modern invention, possibly influenced by names like Kayla and Layla but beginning with the fashionable 'X' initial. It does not have a documented historical or linguistic derivation and is considered a contemporary coinage.
Sibling names for Xayla
Names that share Xayla's style, for a brother or sister.
