Girls name · California
Layla in California
Layla was the 32nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 624 babies named Layla that year. Since 1972, California families have named 14,281 babies Layla.
Popularity over time
Layla in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 17 | 878th |
| 1980 | 11 | 1437th |
| 1987 | 13 | 1454th |
| 1995 | 31 | 940th |
| 2002 | 113 | 377th |
| 2010 | 578 | 63rd |
| 2017 | 712 | 37th |
| 2025 | 624 | 32nd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 878th in 1972 to 32nd in 2025.
The most babies named Layla in California in a single year was 780, in 2021. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 2021.
Across the country, Layla reached its best rank of 9th in New Mexico (2016). See Layla in every state →
How popular is Layla in California?
Layla was the 32nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 624 babies named Layla that year. Since 1972, California families have named 14,281 babies Layla.
How many babies are named Layla in California?
In 2025, 624 babies were named Layla in California. The most babies named Layla in California in a single year was 780, in 2021.
What is the rank of Layla in California?
Layla ranked 32nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 2021.
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.