Zayla
Zayla is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention, potentially borrowed from Arabic roots meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty' via Layla.
Origin and history
Zayla is a modern coined name that has gained popularity in the United States in recent decades. It is likely created as a phonetic variant of names like Layla or Zali, blending trendy soft consonant sounds. Its usage has increased notably in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
3,949 babies in the United States have been named Zayla since 1880. It ranks #2808 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #889.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.4 %)
- CA (14.4 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- GA (5.2 %)
- NC (4.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 67 |
| 2000-2010 | 451 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,734 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,697 |
Fun facts
- Nearly half of all recorded U.S. births for the name Zayla have occurred since 2020.
- The name fits into the modern American naming pattern of taking familiar endings like '-ayla' and adding a dynamic 'Z' prefix.