Girls name · Illinois
Kayla in Illinois
Kayla was the 413th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 26 babies named Kayla that year. Since 1943, Illinois families have named 13,617 babies Kayla.
Popularity over time
Kayla in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | 742nd |
| 1965 | 16 | 538th |
| 1977 | 12 | 716th |
| 1987 | 305 | 48th |
| 1996 | 617 | 15th |
| 2006 | 367 | 24th |
| 2015 | 112 | 112th |
| 2025 | 26 | 413th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 742nd in 1943 to 413th in 2025.
The most babies named Kayla in Illinois in a single year was 646, in 2000. Its best showing was 11th among girls names in 2000.
Across the country, Kayla reached its best rank of #1 in Hawaii (2000). See Kayla in every state →
How popular is Kayla in Illinois?
Kayla was the 413th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 26 babies named Kayla that year. Since 1943, Illinois families have named 13,617 babies Kayla.
How many babies are named Kayla in Illinois?
In 2025, 26 babies were named Kayla in Illinois. The most babies named Kayla in Illinois in a single year was 646, in 2000.
What is the rank of Kayla in Illinois?
Kayla ranked 413th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 11th among girls names in 2000.
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.