How old is someone named Jayla?
The average Jayla is 17 years old.
Half of all living Jaylas are between 11 and 21.
When was Jayla popular?
Jayla had one big moment, peaking in 2006. 66% of the babies ever named Jayla arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 71 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 282 | 270 |
| 1990s | 3,499 | 3,400 |
| 2000s | 20,786 | 21,000 |
| 2010s | 16,554 | 16,000 |
| 2020s | 5,281 | 5,300 |
How many Jaylas are still alive?
About 46,000 Jaylas are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 46,000 babies named Jayla since 1968.
Nearly every Jayla ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jayla?
About two in three living Jaylas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 63%
- Gen Alpha 34%
Is Jayla an old name?
No. Jayla is one of the youngest names around: younger than 79 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jayla will be 36 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Jayla a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Jaylas are women.
Names the same age as Jayla
NAME TWIN
Jayla's name twin is Javion. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Javion's age curve is the closest match to Jayla's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Jaylah (13)
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Questions about the name Jayla
How old is the average Jayla?
The average Jayla in the US is 17 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jayla?
About 46,000 Jaylas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 46,000 babies given the name since 1968.
When was the name Jayla most popular?
In 2006, when about 3,400 baby girls were named Jayla.
Is Jayla a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 63% of living Jaylas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this