Tayla Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tayla originates from the Hebrew name Talia, meaning 'dew from God'. It has evolved from Talia to Tayla in contemporary usage. The name is seen as modern and trendy, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is associated with creativity and uniqueness.
The name Tayla is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tayla has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tayla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12006th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1743rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1172nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2169th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tayla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tayla"
Pronunciation
/ˈteɪlə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Tayla is derived from the Hebrew name 'Talia', which means 'dew from God'.
Meaning
dew from God
Language Evolution
Talia, Tayla
Historical Usage
Tayla gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Talia, Tay, Taylie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tayla is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Tayla Harris, Australian rules footballer, Tayla Parx, American singer and songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tayla"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tayla"
"Tayla" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12006th of 19264 | 28 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1743rd of 27321 | 1,225 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1172nd of 35406 | 3,144 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2169th of 30306 | 1,035 |
Regional Popularity of "Tayla" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tayla" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
59.46% 2191st/3685 |
21.88% 979th/4475 |
38.12% 1980th/5194 |
55.50% 3506th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.63% 1312th/4582 |
19.11% 987th/5164 |
16.37% 1197th/7313 |
19.01% 1419th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.99% 2430th/3984 |
53.82% 2415th/4487 |
37.28% 2543rd/6822 |
41.01% 2574th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tayla"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tayla" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.