Combination of Ra and Kayla; pure or laurel crown
Rakayla is a modern American invention, likely created by combining the prefix 'Ra-' with the popular name Kayla. Kayla itself has roots meaning 'laurel' or 'crown' in Greek, or 'pure' when linked to Katherine. As a contemporary blend, it represents a creative naming tradition within the United States.
Less common today
Rakayla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,974 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
