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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Australian professional basketball player
American ice hockey gold medalist
The same feel as Cayla — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
