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How Many People Are Named Kayla?
Estimated people named Kayla living in the U.S. today
336,537
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 346,297
- Peak year: 1991 (18,580 births)
- Estimated living today: 336,537
Kayla by age group — who carries the name today?
Kayla popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kayla
Kayla has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 346,297 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 336,537 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,016 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kaylas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kayla in the US?
An estimated 336,537 people named Kayla are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kayla uncommon — about 1 in 1,016 Americans.
Is Kayla a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kayla is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Kayla most popular?
Kayla peaked in 1991, when 18,580 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kayla?
Kayla ranks #142 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 35 out of 100 (higher means rarer).