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Cayla

Girl name · 91 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Cayla: 91 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 13 births in 2011.

Cayla puts a fresh spin on the ever-popular Kayla, which itself emerged as a modern variant of the Irish name Caoilainn, meaning “slender” or “fair.” It can also be traced to the Scottish Gaelic *caol*, carrying the same slender connotations, or considered an anglicised form of Michaela. Among notable bearers, Cayla Barnes competed for Miss World America in 2014, while actress Cayla Fong has appeared in television series. The name has no major place associations, but its phonetic cousins—Kayla, Kaela, and Cala—offer alternative spellings. In Scotland, Cayla has been a steady, if modestly used, choice since the late 20th century, appealing to parents who like a familiar sound with a distinctive spelling.