Lakayla
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Lakayla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 1,340 babies have been named Lakayla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lakayla is past its peak , currently ranked #21,862 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,862
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Lakayla
Lakayla is a girl name .
Lakayla is currently ranked #21,862 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lakayla include Lak, Laka, Lakay, Lakaie, Yla, Ylay, Ylaie, Lay, Laie, and Lakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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