Kayla

Kayla has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Kayla isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Kayla is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Kayla was, in the past month, the 729th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Kayla is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Kayla was viewed 104 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Kayla's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Kayla is most adored in Idaho, Maryland and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Michigan.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Kayla.

Most popular breeds named Kayla:

1. German Shepherd
2. Labrador Retriever
3. American Pitbull Terrier
4. Rottweiler
5. Siberian Husky

Kayla is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes youthful charm, popularized by 90s sitcoms and sweet-sounding in nature.