Nakayla

Girl name

Nakayla has been given to 1,825 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It peaked in 2004.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,825

Peak year

2004 (118 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1988

10-year trend

▼ -67%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Makaylagirl

108,183 babies since 1971

Jakaylagirl

6,840 babies since 1988

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FAQ

How popular is the name Nakayla?

Nakayla has been given to 1,825 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nakayla peak?

Nakayla peaked in 2004, when 118 babies were given the name.

Is Nakayla a girl or boy name?

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

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