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Lakayla

Of African-American origin, a variant of Michaela or the name Kayla.

Name Census estimates that about 1,314 living Americans carry the first name Lakayla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lakayla today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakayla births was 2003 (78 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakayla. 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

1.3K

~ 1 in 260,848 Americans

Peak year

2003

78 babies that year

Average age

23

years old

2024 SSA rank

#12,824

Tracked since 1980

Popularity

Lakayla: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Lakayla from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 651 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

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Decades

Lakayla 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 Lakayla during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1980s07070
1990s0334334
2000s0651651
2010s0261261
2020s02424

Geography

Where Lakaylas live

The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Lakayla, while Virginia, Ohio, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Lakayla

The name Lakayla is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the United States in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have roots in any particular language or cultural tradition. Instead, it seems to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables that may have been inspired by other names like Lakisha or Kayla.

Despite its recent origins, the name Lakayla has gained some popularity and can be found in historical records from the past few decades. One of the earliest recorded instances is Lakayla Arrington, an American basketball player born in 1986. She played for the University of Texas before embarking on a professional career in the WNBA.

Another notable Lakayla is Lakayla Camry, an American singer and songwriter born in 1988. She has released several albums and singles in the R&B and pop genres, and has collaborated with various artists in the music industry.

In the realm of academics, Lakayla Wilkins is a professor of chemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles. She has made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry and has been recognized with several awards and honors.

Lakayla Belen is an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films since the early 2000s. She is known for her roles in popular series such as "Glee" and "The Fosters."

Lastly, Lakayla Lashawn is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded her own clothing line in the late 2000s, which has gained popularity for its unique and stylish designs.

While the name Lakayla may not have a long and storied history, it has already left its mark on various fields, from sports and entertainment to academia and business. As a relatively new name, its future significance and impact remain to be seen, but it has undoubtedly carved a place for itself in the modern era.

People

Lakayla + last name combinations

How many people share a full name with Lakayla as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.

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FAQ

Lakayla: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Lakayla?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,314 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakayla 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 260,848 US residents.

Is Lakayla a common name?

We classify Lakayla as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,340 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Lakayla most popular?

The single biggest year for Lakayla was 2003, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakayla is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Lakayla a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakayla 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.

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