Who is like God? or laurel; crown
Kayla is a modern American name with two primary origins. It is often used as a feminine form of Michal, meaning 'who is like God', or derived from the Yiddish name Kaila, which comes from the Hebrew word for 'laurel' or 'crown'.
About 838 girls were named Kayla in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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