Dakayla
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,073 in 2006
6 babies were named Dakayla in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dakayla you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Dakayla, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dakayla would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDakayla first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2006, when it ranked #4,073. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDakayla was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 95,238 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
About the name Dakayla
Dakayla is a girl name of American origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-yla”. US birth records list Dakayla for girls from 1995 to 2025, in 28 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #4,073 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.3 | 137,363 girls |
| 2000s | 14 | 71,942 girls |
| 2010s | 8.9 | 111,857 girls |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 425,532 girls |
More American girl names
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- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Dakayla
What is the origin of the name Dakayla?
Dakayla has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Dakayla a boy or girl name?
Dakayla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Dakayla?
Dakayla ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#4,073).