Girls name · California
Kayla in California
Kayla was the 266th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 124 babies named Kayla that year. Since 1953, California families have named 33,780 babies Kayla.
Popularity over time
Kayla in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 | 1310th |
| 1970 | 15 | 975th |
| 1980 | 15 | 1162nd |
| 1989 | 1,156 | 38th |
| 1998 | 1,092 | 31st |
| 2007 | 976 | 35th |
| 2016 | 475 | 80th |
| 2025 | 124 | 266th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1310th in 1953 to 266th in 2025.
The most babies named Kayla in California in a single year was 1,440, in 1991. Its best showing was 21st among girls names in 2001.
Across the country, Kayla reached its best rank of #1 in Hawaii (2000). See Kayla in every state →
How popular is Kayla in California?
Kayla was the 266th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 124 babies named Kayla that year. Since 1953, California families have named 33,780 babies Kayla.
How many babies are named Kayla in California?
In 2025, 124 babies were named Kayla in California. The most babies named Kayla in California in a single year was 1,440, in 1991.
What is the rank of Kayla in California?
Kayla ranked 266th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 21st among girls names in 2001.
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.