Kayla Spaulding

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kayla Spaulding — crown of laurel
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kayla Spaulding is a name that combines English origins. The first name Kayla is a feminine given name of English origin. Kayla is a recently created English feminine given name combining the name elements Kay and -la. Its use has been influenced by similar-sounding names such as Kaylee. Use of the name increased in the 1980s after the name was used for the character Kayla Brady on the American soap opera Days of Our Lives. The surname Spaulding: Charles Clinton Spaulding (1874–1952) prominent African-American business owner in Durham, North Carolina Daniel-Ryan Spaulding, Canadian comedian Douglas Spaulding (1920–2012), American Shakespeare scholar Elbridge G. Spaulding (1809–1897), American politician – Buffalo, New York Elna Spaulding (1909–2007), American civic leader Hiland J. Kayla is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kayla reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kayla

Meaning: crown of laurel

English

Kayla is a recently created English feminine given name combining the name elements Kay and -la. Its use has been influenced by similar-sounding names such as Kaylee. Use of the name increased in the 1980s after the name was used for the character Kayla Brady on the American soap opera Days of Our Lives.

Surname: Spaulding

English

Charles Clinton Spaulding (1874–1952) prominent African-American business owner in Durham, North Carolina Daniel-Ryan Spaulding, Canadian comedian Douglas Spaulding (1920–2012), American Shakespeare scholar Elbridge G. Spaulding (1809–1897), American politician – Buffalo, New York Elna Spaulding (1909–2007), American civic leader Hiland J.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kayla is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kayla by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kayla Spaulding:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kayla?
The first name Kayla originates from English. Kayla is a recently created English feminine given name combining the name elements Kay and -la. Its use has been influenced by similar-sounding names such as Kaylee. Use of the name increased in the 1980s after the name was used for the character Kayla Brady on the American soap opera Days of Our Lives.
When was Kayla most popular?
The name Kayla reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Spaulding?
The surname Spaulding originates from English. Charles Clinton Spaulding (1874–1952) prominent African-American business owner in Durham, North Carolina Daniel-Ryan Spaulding, Canadian comedian Douglas Spaulding (1920–2012), American Shakespeare scholar Elbridge G. Spaulding (1809–1897), American politician – Buffalo, New York Elna Spaulding (1909–2007), American civic leader Hiland J.
How common is the surname Spaulding?
The surname Spaulding is shared by approximately 19K people worldwide.
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