US Popularity:698
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Blue-crested bird; Supplanter; Victory; Happy
Jayla is a girl’s name with a blend of origins, including Sanskrit, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. Owing to it’s invention in the mid-1990s, this trendy title hasn’t got a clear meaning of it’s own. That being said, they “Jay-” prefix seen in many names that rose to popularity at the turn of the century refers to the jaybird. This delicate, blue-crested bird is native to North America, where these names appear to be most popular. From the time she is born until she is ready to fly the nest, this little girl can be inspired by the gentle beauty of the bird to spread her wings and begin her own adventure. The name can also be connected to a few other cultures, translating to “victory” in Sanskrit, “happy” in Latin, and "supplanter" in Greek and Hebrew. With so much positivity in her name, Jayla will have plenty left to share with those she meets along her journey.

Jayla Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jayla is currently #1893 on The Bump
Girl:Jayla is currently #844 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jayla is currently #698 in U.S. births
Girl:Jayla is currently #250 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#698
in 2022
- 53
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Name Doctor, Jayla

  • Behind the Name, Jayla, January 2022

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, jay, August 2022

  • Name Doctor, Jay

  • Name Doctor, Jay

  • Behind the Name, Jaya, December 2017

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