Pure or laurel crown
Cayla is a modern variant of Kayla, which has two primary etymological paths. It is often considered a diminutive of Katherine, meaning pure, or a phonetic variation of the Hebrew name Kelila, meaning crown of laurel.
About 30 girls were named Cayla in 2025.
Australian professional basketball player
American ice hockey gold medalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Cayla — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.