An estimated 45,834 living Americans are named Jayla.
How rare is Jayla?
Jayla is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 569 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 83.3% from its 2006 peak.
How old is the typical Jayla?
The median age of a living American named Jayla is approximately 17 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 21 years old.
Is Jayla still popular?
Not especially. Jayla has been declining since its 2006 peak and registered 569 births in 2025.
Where is Jayla most common?
Jayla has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 5.9× more often than the national baseline.
1968Peak 20062025
Peak year
2006
Decline from peak
83.3%
2025
569
All-time
46,432
Diaspora map
Jayla broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia (1998) and became over-represented in 34 states over 26 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, 1998 · over-represented in 34 states over 26 years
