Jayla
Jayla is a girl name of American origin meaning “Modern blend of Jay and Kayla”, pronounced JAY-lah. It ranked #530 in the United States in 2025, given to 569 babies, and peaked at #99 in 2006. Common nicknames: Jay, Lala.
How popular is Jayla in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Jayla mean, and where does it come from?
Jayla is a modern American name, generally read as Jay plus the -la ending that runs through Kayla, Layla and Mikayla. It first appears in birth records in 1968, entered the top thousand in 1995 and peaked at 99th in 2006, one of the most successful of the many names built this way in the 1990s. It has been easing down since, on the usual arc — a generation of Jaylas is now old enough to be naming children of their own, which is when a name of this kind either settles or disappears.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Jayla mean?
Jayla is a girl name of American origin meaning "Modern blend of Jay and Kayla." Jayla is a modern American name, generally read as Jay plus the -la ending that runs through Kayla, Layla and Mikayla. It first appears in birth records in 1968, entered the top thousand in 1995 and peaked at 99th in 2006, one of the most successful of the many names built this way in the 1990s.
How do you pronounce Jayla?
Jayla is pronounced JAY-lah. Common variations include Jaila, Jaylah, Jayleen.
Is Jayla a girl name?
Yes, Jayla is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Jay, Lala.