Dakayla

Girl name

Dakayla has been given to 501 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It peaked in 2006. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Dakayla.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

501

Peak year

2006 (36 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1995

10-year trend

▼ -45%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Dakayla — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Makaylagirl

108,183 babies since 1971

Jakaylagirl

6,840 babies since 1988

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dakayla.

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Zulygirl

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Letiziagirl

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Sharissagirl

502 babies since 1970

Jahnaegirl

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Bellahgirl

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Shaileegirl

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Zuriagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Dakayla?

Dakayla has been given to 501 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dakayla peak?

Dakayla peaked in 2006, when 36 babies were given the name.

Is Dakayla a girl or boy name?

Dakayla is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Dakayla are girls).

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