Girls name · California
Kayla in California
In 2025, 124 babies born in California were named Kayla, making it the #266 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1953, add up to 33,780.
Popularity over time
Kayla in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 | #1310 |
| 1970 | 15 | #975 |
| 1980 | 15 | #1162 |
| 1989 | 1,156 | #38 |
| 1998 | 1,092 | #31 |
| 2007 | 976 | #35 |
| 2016 | 475 | #80 |
| 2025 | 124 | #266 |
Its busiest year in California was 1991, with 1,440 Kayla births. Kayla's highest rank in California was #21, set in 2001.
Rank swung between #21 (2001) and #1893 (1972) in California, from #1310 in 1953 to #266 in 2025.
Nationally, Kayla's strongest state was Hawaii, where it hit #1 in 2000. See Kayla in every state →
How popular is Kayla in California?
In 2025, 124 babies born in California were named Kayla, making it the #266 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1953, add up to 33,780.
How many babies are named Kayla in California?
California recorded 124 births of babies named Kayla in 2025.
What is the rank of Kayla in California?
Kayla ranked #266 among girls names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.