Rising since 2018, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Zakyla since 2001
Babies named Zakyla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zakyla's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Zakyla is a modern American name first recorded in 2001. It has been steadily rising in usage since 2018, reaching its peak rank of 14,942 in 2025. With only about 1 in 321,453 girls receiving the name, it remains quite rare. The name has no recorded top states or historical bearers, reflecting its status as a contemporary coinage likely inspired by the phonetic appeal of similar-sounding names like Zara and Makayla.
Zakyla first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It likely blends sounds from popular names such as Zara, Makayla, or Kayla, with a fashionable -a ending for girls. The name does not have a known historical or linguistic derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zaky, Kyla
Sibling names for Zakyla
Names that share Zakyla's style, for a brother or sister.
