How Many People Are Named Rayla?

Complete statistics for the name Rayla in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Rayla
Very Rare
1,454
Estimated People
1 in 226,960
1 in X Americans
2023
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,454 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 15

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 6
California 53
Colorado 5
Florida 56
Georgia 20
Illinois 10
Michigan 16
Minnesota 5
Missouri 5
North Carolina 16
New York 27
Ohio 21
Pennsylvania 17
Tennessee 6
Texas 55
Utah 17
Virginia 5
Washington 5
Wisconsin 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Rayla

How Many People Have the Name Rayla in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,454 people in the United States currently share the name Rayla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 226,960 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Rayla a Common or Rare Name?

Rayla is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Rayla Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Rayla are covered in full on the Rayla name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Rayla Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Rayla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Rayla is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Rayla Most Popular?

The name Rayla reached peak popularity in 2023, with 130 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Rayla Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Rayla across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rayla?

Approximately 1,454 people in the United States share the name Rayla, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Rayla a rare name?

Rayla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 226,960 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rayla mean?

The meaning and origin of Rayla is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Rayla more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rayla are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Rayla most popular?

The name Rayla reached its peak in 2023, with 130 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,454
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 226,960
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2023
Male %0%
Female %100%

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