Girls name · North Carolina
Kayla in North Carolina
Kayla was the 621st most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 17 babies named Kayla that year. Since 1972, North Carolina families have named 10,654 babies Kayla.
Popularity over time
Kayla in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 | 624th |
| 1987 | 235 | 32nd |
| 1994 | 556 | 8th |
| 2000 | 516 | 8th |
| 2006 | 253 | 26th |
| 2012 | 111 | 80th |
| 2019 | 31 | 336th |
| 2025 | 17 | 621st |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina climbed from 624th in 1972 to 621st in 2025.
The most babies named Kayla in North Carolina in a single year was 636, in 1996. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1996.
Across the country, Kayla reached its best rank of #1 in Hawaii (2000). See Kayla in every state →
How popular is Kayla in North Carolina?
Kayla was the 621st most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 17 babies named Kayla that year. Since 1972, North Carolina families have named 10,654 babies Kayla.
How many babies are named Kayla in North Carolina?
In 2025, 17 babies were named Kayla in North Carolina. The most babies named Kayla in North Carolina in a single year was 636, in 1996.
What is the rank of Kayla in North Carolina?
Kayla ranked 621st among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1996.
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.