Zayla

Zayla 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 260 girls in the United States.

Zayla at a glance

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

About the name Zayla

Zayla 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, Zayla first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #801 in 2023, and in 2024 260 babies received the name — 3,694 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zayla in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#801 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Zayla in 2024
260
Total since 1880
3,694

Zayla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2019
Best rank
#1863 in 2023
Babies named Zayla in 2025
14
Total since 1996
65

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zayla mean?

The meaning of Zayla 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 Zayla a boy or girl name?

Zayla is a girl name. In 2024, 260 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zayla?

Zayla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zayla?

Zayla first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #801 in 2023, and 260 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].