Kayla Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Kayla is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Kayla has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too rising for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. Across generations, 'Kayla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2877th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5497th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17359th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3834th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1148th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 765th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 26th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 153rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kayla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kayla"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kayla"
"Kayla" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2877th of 16616 | 330 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5497th of 24088 | 227 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 17359th of 23106 | 17 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3834th of 9204 | 103 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1148th of 12526 | 1,524 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 765th of 19264 | 3,014 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 26th of 27321 | 170,274 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21st of 35406 | 148,127 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 153rd of 30306 | 22,681 |
Regional Popularity of "Kayla" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
55.66% 2491st/4475 |
54.91% 2852nd/5194 |
52.49% 3316th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
64.60% 3336th/5164 |
46.07% 3369th/7313 |
- |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kayla" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
- | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.27% 919th/2227 |
95.80% 2328th/2430 |
32.04% 914th/2853 |
55.21% 1532nd/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
23.87% 701st/2937 |
61.07% 2127th/3483 |
16.86% 593rd/3518 |
27.70% 1120th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
0.60% 22nd/3685 |
0.76% 34th/4475 |
0.40% 21st/5194 |
0.51% 32nd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
0.57% 26th/4582 |
0.29% 15th/5164 |
0.23% 17th/7313 |
0.36% 27th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
6.35% 253rd/3984 |
2.47% 111th/4487 |
2.67% 182nd/6822 |
2.09% 131st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kayla"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kayla" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.