Jayla
Peaked at #99 nationally in 2006, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1968, Jayla has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Jayla — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#99
in 2006
Current rank
#403
in 2024
Years tracked
53
1968–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1968, Jayla reached its peak popularity for girls in 2006, ranking #99 nationally with 3,410 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #207 (2014) to #403 (2024) — a 49% drop.
As of 2024, Jayla ranks #403 nationally for girls, with 785 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #403 | 785 |
| 2023 | #355 | 860 |
| 2022 | #340 | 949 |
| 2021 | #308 | 1,039 |
| 2020 | #301 | 1,073 |
| 2019 | #251 | 1,286 |
| 2018 | #242 | 1,350 |
| 2017 | #237 | 1,349 |
Jayla — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#6312
in 2004
Last ranked
#13318
in 2009
Years tracked
8
1999–2009
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1999, Jayla reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #6312 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Jayla hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2009, when it stood at #13318.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | #13,318 | 5 |
| 2007 | #11,551 | 6 |
| 2006 | #10,044 | 7 |
| 2004 | #6,312 | 12 |
| 2003 | #11,696 | 5 |
| 2002 | #11,471 | 5 |
| 2001 | #9,814 | 6 |
| 1999 | #10,646 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jayla most popular?
Jayla was most popular in 2006, when it ranked #99 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jayla becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jayla?
At least 45,903 babies have been recorded with the name Jayla in the US since 1968, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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