How Many People Are Named Cayla?
Complete statistics for the name Cayla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cayla, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 30,956 Americans today, making it truly unique. With around 10,660 people named Cayla alive in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 1999.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 10,821 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cayla Through the Generations
Cayla, a name that emerged in the late 20th century, saw its peak in 1999 with 469 births. Today, it's considered a declining but still modern choice, with 57% of those named Cayla being under 30 years old. The average age of someone named Cayla is 27, indicating a younger demographic. Among the 10,821 total births recorded, the majority are under 30, with 6,197 individuals falling into this age bracket, compared to 4,607 aged between 30 and 60, and only 17 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cayla's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cayla
How Many People Have the Name Cayla?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,660 people in the United States currently share the name Cayla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 30,956 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cayla a Common or Rare Name?
Cayla is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cayla Mean?
Cayla means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cayla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cayla Most Popular?
The name Cayla reached peak popularity in 1999, with 469 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cayla?
Approximately 10,660 people named Cayla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,821. That works out to roughly 1 in 30,956 Americans.
Is Cayla a rare name?
Cayla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 30,956 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cayla mean?
Cayla means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cayla more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cayla are male and 100% are female.
When was Cayla most popular?
Cayla peaked in 1999 with 469 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.