Cayla

Cayla is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 38 girls in the United States.

Cayla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cayla

Cayla belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cayla first appears in Social Security records in 1956. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #509 in 1991, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 10,821 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cayla in US records

First recorded (US)
1956
Best US rank
#509 in 1991
Peak year
1999
Babies named Cayla in 2024
38
Total since 1880
10,821

Cayla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1165 in 2005
Babies named Cayla in 2023
3
Total since 1996
283

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cayla mean?

The meaning of Cayla is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cayla a boy or girl name?

Cayla is a girl name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cayla?

Cayla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cayla?

Cayla first appears in US records in 1956. Its best-ever ranking was #509 in 1991, and 38 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].