Kayla
Meaning: A name whose crisp sounds create a distinctive impression
Origin: Arabic/Hebrew/Irish
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #126
Total births: 3,978
History: Kayla surged in the 2000s in Australia. The name has a modern, energetic character. Kayla represents the generation of Australian girls growing up with both strong sporting role models and cultural diversity.
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| Current rank (2012) | #83 |
| Babies named Kayla in 2012 | 89 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,978 |
| Peak year | 1990 (236 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #28 |
| Years in records | 1985–2012 (27 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 19 spots |
Frequently asked about Kayla
What does the name Kayla mean?
Kayla means “A name whose crisp sounds create a distinctive impression” from Arabic/Hebrew/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Kayla?
Kayla has Arabic/Hebrew/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “A name whose crisp sounds create a distinctive impression”.
How popular is Kayla in Australia?
Kayla ranked #83 in Australia in 2012 — given to 89 babies that year.
When was Kayla most popular?
Kayla peaked in 1990 with 236 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Kayla a boy or girl name?
Kayla is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Kaylas in registered births are female.
Is the name Kayla rising or falling in popularity?
Kayla has fallen 19 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #64 in 2007 to #83 in 2012.
How long has Kayla been recorded in Australia?
Kayla appears in birth records in Australia across 27 years — from 1985 through 2012.