Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Jayla

The name Jayla is a modern invention, apparently an elaboration of the popular “Jay” sound by adding the feminine “-la” extension. As a result, there is no etymology or history for this name. The only thing we could find was “jaya” which is the Sanskrit word for ‘victory.’ Jayla materialized in the mid-1990s when names like Jayden, Jayda and Jaylen also cropped up. The name Jayla follows the current naming trend in the United States of “made-up” names. There are several instances of this in the “Jay” and “Kay” category in particular.

All About the Baby Name – Jayla

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME JAYLA

The number Four personality is marked by stability and discipline. This is the personality that follows the rules and is conservative by nature.  They have an earth-bound energy that prefers to build things methodically on top of firm foundations; they don't cut corners. Fours take their time and don't like to be hurried. But the outcome of their endeavors is likely to result in some strong and useful structure, which makes them great engineers and inventors. Fours are anything but frivolous or controversial. This is a trustworthy, straight-forward personality that embodies dedication and organization. They are the backbone and anchor in their relationships, careers and communities. They are tidy, punctual, and full of integrity. Hard-work comes naturally to a Four and they are immensely reliable. This is the personality you can always count on.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME JAYLA

The name Jayla makes her first appearance on the U.S. popularity charts in 1995, coming in at position #693. Over the next 11 years, the name advances almost 600 spots and briefly hits the Top 100 list in 2003. The next year Jayla falls off that list and can’t seem to decide where she wants to go from here. The name reached a point of stagnancy in the past couple of years (about 2,400 baby girls are given this name each year). Made-up names with a lack of historical usage are usually a mark of fleeting trends. We don’t expect this name to last on the charts for more than another decade. It’s a pretty name with a lovely sound, but it lacks some depth and substance.

Quick Facts

ON JAYLA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

174

PRONUNCIATION:

JAY-la

SIMPLE MEANING:

Victory

Characteristics

OF JAYLA

Dependable

Solid

Practical

Hard-working

Industrious

Studious

Conservative

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Jayla

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME JAYLA

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Jayla

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME JAYLA

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Jayla


Popular Songs

ON JAYLA

We cannot find any popular or well-known songs with the name of Jayla


Famous People

NAMED JAYLA

Jayla Rubinelli (contestant on America's Next Top Model 5)

Children of Famous People

NAMED JAYLA

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Jayla

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME JAYLA

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Jayla