Cayla is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning “Slender, fair; Irish origin meaning "slim and beautiful".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Cay. As of 2026, Cayla ranks #912 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #449 in 1991.
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KAY-lah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #912 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Cayla means “Slender, fair; Irish origin meaning "slim and beautiful".” It is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Cayla is pronounced KAY-lah.
Cayla is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Cayla currently ranks #912 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Cayla include Cay.
Middle names that pair well with Cayla include Cayla Rose, Cayla Grace, Cayla Marie, Cayla Jane.
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