Brayla
A feminine name derived from the Irish surname Breheny, possibly meaning "descendant of brine".
Name Census estimates that about 603 living Americans carry the first name Brayla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brayla today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brayla births was 2017 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brayla. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
603
~ 1 in 568,415 Americans
Peak year
2017
44 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,807
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Brayla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brayla from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 326 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Brayla remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brayla by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Brayla during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Braylas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Ohio, Georgia, Texas recorded the most babies named Brayla, while Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brayla
The given name Brayla is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the late 20th or early 21st century. Its exact origins are uncertain, but it is likely a combination or variation of existing names such as Brayden and Layla.
The name Brayla does not have a long historical lineage or clear cultural roots. It is a unique and creative name that has become more popular in recent years, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries. However, there are no known references to this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from previous centuries.
While the name Brayla is relatively new, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history. One example is Brayla Jean Smith (1932-2018), an American author and poet from Louisiana, known for her works exploring themes of Southern culture and identity.
Another individual with the name Brayla is Brayla Norwood (born 1989), an American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films. She is particularly known for her role in the drama series "The Haves and the Have Nots."
In the field of sports, Brayla Cunningham (born 1995) is a professional basketball player from Canada who has played for various teams in the WNBA and overseas leagues.
Brayla Simmons (born 2002) is a rising young artist from the United States, who has gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive paintings, often depicting themes of identity and self-expression.
Lastly, Brayla Rae Johnson (born 1997) is an American entrepreneur and influencer, known for her successful social media presence and advocacy for body positivity and self-love.
While these individuals may not be widely recognized historical figures, they represent some of the earliest recorded examples of people bearing the name Brayla and contribute to the growing popularity and recognition of this unique name in modern times.
People
Brayla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brayla as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brayla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brayla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 603 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brayla going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 568,415 US residents.
Is Brayla a common name?
We classify Brayla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 609 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brayla most popular?
The single biggest year for Brayla was 2017, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brayla is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brayla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brayla in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.