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Chayla

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Pronounced CHAY-luh /ˈtʃeɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: Most often a modern American coinage in the Shayla/Kayla family. It may also be read through Hebrew, where Chayla relates to Chaya ('life') or Chayil ('strength') and is pronounced with a throaty ch-. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern name in the Shayla/Kayla family — or, through Hebrew, a cousin of Chaya, 'life' (said 'CHAY-luh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningMost often a modern American coinage in the Shayla/Kayla family. It may also be read through Hebrew, where Chayla relates to Chaya ('life') or Chayil ('strength') and is pronounced with a throaty ch-. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13790 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 949

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319762024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chayla reads mostly as a modern American coinage beside Shayla, Kayla and Chaya. Through Hebrew it can be heard as a form linked to Chaya ('life') or chayil ('strength'), with a very different, throaty opening sound. The routes are uncertain, which we note. Soft and current (said 'CHAY-luh').

It appears very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, gentle, and modern.

Did you know? Chayla can be read two ways: as an English-sounding cousin of Shayla, or through Hebrew, where the ch- is throaty and the name touches Chaya, 'life'; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'CHAY-luh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Chayla — Shayla/Kayla family; possible Hebrew Chaya link; routes uncertain

Variations

ShaylaChayaKayla

Nicknames

ChayLayla

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If you like Chayla…

Shayla— a near-twin in sound
Kayla— a like two-beat -ayla name
Chaya— the Hebrew name it may touch
Makayla— a like soft -ayla pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chayla mean?

Chayla is usually a modern coinage beside Shayla and Kayla; through Hebrew it may relate to Chaya, 'life.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Chayla?

It's said CHAY-luh /ˈtʃeɪ.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first. In Hebrew the opening ch- is throaty.

Is Chayla a boy or girl name?

Chayla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Chayla?

Chayla is very rare in the U.S.

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