Jayla

Rank 340th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Jayla was 340th most popular baby name for girls and 698th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 942 babies were named Jayla in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,571 babies in the United States were named Jayla. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Jayla is around 15 to 16 years old.

The name "Jayla" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Jayla include Jay and Jaya.

Jayla Meaning & Origin

The name Jayla, of Hebrew and Arabic origin, carries positive connotations of strength and power, often associated with a sense of individuality, confidence, and leadership.

The name Jayla is described as vivacious, enlightened and audacious.

Pronunciation

Jayla is pronounced jey-luh in English. The name Jayla has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Jayla

  • The name Jayla has been featured in popular culture, specifically a character named Jayla in the animated children's series, "Super Why!"

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Geography

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