Girls name · New Jersey
Kayla in New Jersey
Kayla was the 117th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 65 babies named Kayla that year. Since 1982, New Jersey families have named 9,674 babies Kayla.
Popularity over time
Kayla in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 | 762nd |
| 1988 | 132 | 72nd |
| 1994 | 316 | 29th |
| 2000 | 483 | 9th |
| 2007 | 318 | 16th |
| 2013 | 135 | 44th |
| 2019 | 82 | 88th |
| 2025 | 65 | 117th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey climbed from 762nd in 1982 to 117th in 2025.
The most babies named Kayla in New Jersey in a single year was 512, in 1999. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 2002.
Across the country, Kayla reached its best rank of #1 in Hawaii (2000). See Kayla in every state →
How popular is Kayla in New Jersey?
Kayla was the 117th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 65 babies named Kayla that year. Since 1982, New Jersey families have named 9,674 babies Kayla.
How many babies are named Kayla in New Jersey?
In 2025, 65 babies were named Kayla in New Jersey. The most babies named Kayla in New Jersey in a single year was 512, in 1999.
What is the rank of Kayla in New Jersey?
Kayla ranked 117th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 2002.
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.