Modern invented name, possibly meaning who is like God
Rikayla is a modern American coinage, likely created by blending the prefix 'Ri-' with the established name Kayla. Kayla itself is often derived from the Hebrew name Kelila, meaning 'crown of laurel,' or as a diminutive of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God.'
Less common today
Rikayla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,873 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
