Tayla
Tayla is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tailor, or modern invented name.
Origin and history
Tayla is a modern English name created as a phonetic variant of Taylor or a blending of names like Tali and Shayla. It gained modest popularity starting in the late 20th century in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but recognizable feminine choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,467 babies in the United States have been named Tayla since 1880. It ranks #2329 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1726.
States where it is most popular
- MA (14.3 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- CA (8.7 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 222 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,592 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,023 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,227 |
| 2020-2029 | 375 |
Famous people named Tayla
- Tayla Parx: Singer, Songwriter
- Tayla Ford: Athlete, Wrestler
Nicknames
Tay
Fun facts
- Tayla developed in the late 20th century alongside other popular '-la' ending names like Kayla and Shayla.
- While used in the United States, Tayla achieved higher relative popularity in Australia and South Africa during the 1990s and 2000s.