Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Nikayla

Nikayla

♀ Girl

Pronounced nih-KAY-lah /nɪˈkeɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage blending Nikki/Nicole ('victory of the people') with Kayla, or read as a variant of Mikayla. No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft modern blend: Nikayla joins Nikki and Kayla in three beats (said 'nih-KAY-lah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coinage blending Nikki/Nicole ('victory of the people') with Kayla, or read as a variant of Mikayla. No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11822 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,213

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919882024

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

Nikayla is a modern coinage blending Nikki/Nicole with Kayla, or a variant of Mikayla. It has no one settled meaning — the routes are uncertain, which we note. Soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'nih-KAY-lah').

It appears only recently and rarely in U.S. data. Rare, invented, and soft.

Did you know? Nikayla is a contemporary blend — Nikki/Nicole ('victory of the people') meeting Kayla — melody over a fixed meaning; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'nih-KAY-lah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Nikayla — Modern Nikki/Kayla blend; route uncertain

Variations

NikailaNekaylaNikaela

Nicknames

NikkiKayla

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Nikayla…

Mikayla— a like Mi-/-kayla blend name
Nicole— the Nik- source name
Kayla— the -ayla half of the blend
Makayla— a like -kayla blend name

Explore names like Nikayla

By themeuncertainmoderncoinageblend
By meaningVictory

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Nikayla mean?

Nikayla is a modern blend of Nikki/Nicole and Kayla with no single fixed meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nikayla?

It's said nih-KAY-lah /nɪˈkeɪ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nikayla a boy or girl name?

Nikayla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nikayla?

Nikayla is a rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia