Cayla
Every Cayla since 1956 — 10,853 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cayla
Cayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,578 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 10,853 American babies have been named Cayla. Its peak came in 1999, when 469 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,578 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,834 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,394 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,717 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,180 |
| 2020 | 53 | #3,030 |
| 2019 | 53 | #3,053 |
| 2018 | 76 | #2,389 |
| 2017 | 69 | #2,551 |
| 2016 | 99 | #2,002 |
| 2015 | 120 | #1,743 |
| 2014 | 157 | #1,448 |
| 2013 | 163 | #1,404 |
| 2012 | 213 | #1,154 |
| 2011 | 195 | #1,230 |
| 2010 | 220 | #1,120 |
| 2009 | 283 | #942 |
| 2008 | 256 | #1,022 |
| 2007 | 234 | #1,107 |
| 2006 | 300 | #888 |
| 2005 | 306 | #833 |
| 2004 | 331 | #782 |
| 2003 | 351 | #727 |
| 2002 | 385 | #661 |
| 2001 | 421 | #599 |
| 2000 | 425 | #596 |
| 1995 | 456 | #527 |
| 1990 | 431 | #550 |
| 1985 | 88 | #1,433 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,370 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,896 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,175 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cayla in 2025?
Cayla ranked #4,578 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cayla?
10,853 babies have been named Cayla in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cayla most popular?
Cayla peaked in 1999, when 469 newborns received the name.
Is Cayla a boy or girl name?
Cayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cayla rising or falling?
Cayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.