The baby name Dayla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-lah.
Dayla is English in Origin.
The baby name Dayla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-lah.
Dayla is English in Origin.
Dayla is a modern given name, typically pronounced DAY-luh. Its form suggests several intertwined sources: an -a feminization of Dayle/Dale from Old English dæl, “valley”; a respelling of Latvian Daila, derived from daiļs, “beautiful, graceful”; and a streamlined twist on Dahlia, the flower name linked with elegance and resilience. Depending on which lineage you favor, Dayla can be interpreted as “valley,” “beauty/grace,” or a floral name evoking the dahlia’s refined symbolism.
The name gained quiet traction in North America from the late 20th century onward, fitting the trend of light, vowel-rich -ay-la names (compare Kayla and Layla). Spellings and close variants include Daylah, Daela, and Daila; related names are Dayle, Dale, Dalia, and Dahlia. Nicknames such as Day, Daya, and Dae are common. Overall, Dayla offers a contemporary sound with soft nature and virtue overtones.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| Canada | Girls | 2022 | #276 | 5 | 2,867 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| GT | 0 | #337 | 2 | 5,948 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| BO | 0 | #405 | 4 | 6,868 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #522 | 11 | 11,342 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #537 | 5 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #628 | 3 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #647 | 5 | 9,488 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #835 | 82 | 8,487 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #908 | 8 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #912 | 30 | 12,708 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #929 | 15 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,050 | 29 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,170 | 14 | 17,781 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,230 | 5 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,429 | 18 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Dayla is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:
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