Kaylah
2025 SSA
About Kaylah
Kaylah is a feminine variant of the name Kayla, which originated from several sources including the Gaelic name 'Caolán' meaning 'slender' or the Yiddish name 'Kaila' meaning 'crown of laurel.' With its distinctive spelling ending in 'h,' Kaylah adds a touch of uniqueness to the more common Kayla. This melodic name gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s, appealing to parents seeking names with both lyrical quality and modern appeal. While not among the most common names, Kaylah maintains steady usage and carries associations of elegance and grace. The name has cross-cultural appeal and works well internationally, being relatively easy to pronounce across different languages.
Pronounced KAY-luh.
As of October 2026, Kaylah ranked #3867 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #726 in 1999.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,597 | 135 | 75.6 |
| 2015 | #1,661 | 129 | 72.3 |
| 2016 | #2,061 | 96 | 54.2 |
| 2017 | #2,276 | 82 | 47.5 |
| 2018 | #2,597 | 67 | 39.4 |
| 2019 | #2,442 | 73 | 43.5 |
| 2020 | #2,608 | 65 | 40.2 |
| 2021 | #3,183 | 51 | 31.1 |
| 2022 | #3,248 | 50 | 30.5 |
| 2023 | #3,493 | 45 | 28 |
| 2024 | #4,064 | 36 | 22.2 |
| 2025 | #3,867 | 38 | 23.6 |