UK girl's name
Nickayla
A feminine name, a blend of Nicola and Kayla of Greek origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nickayla is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nickayla popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Nickayla is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Nickayla. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nickayla ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Nickayla.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nickayla as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Nickayla mean?
The name Nickayla is a relatively modern creation that combines the popular nickname "Nick" with the feminine suffix "-ayla". It does not have a specific language or cultural origin but appears to be an American invention from the late 20th century.
While the root "Nick" is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (meaning "victory of the people"), the suffix "-ayla" is of uncertain etymology. Some sources suggest it may be inspired by names ending in "-ila" or "-yla" from various cultures and languages around the world.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Nickayla specifically. However, variants of the name Nicholas and its nicknames like Nick have been around for centuries, particularly in Christian traditions.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Nickayla are relatively recent, with the first known instances appearing in the United States in the late 1970s or early 1980s. It gained popularity as a feminine twist on the traditional nickname Nick.
As a modern name, there are not many famous historical figures who bore the name Nickayla. However, here are a few notable individuals:
1. Nickayla Rivera (born 1994) is an American singer and actress, best known for her role in the Nickelodeon series "The Fresh Beat Band".
2. Nickayla Walker (born 1987) is a Canadian basketball player who played professionally in the WNBA and overseas.
3. Nickayla Summerfield (born 1989) is an American actress and model, known for her work in television and commercials.
4. Nickayla Carr (born 1991) is an American track and field athlete, specializing in hurdling events.
5. Nickayla Zermeno (born 1995) is an American singer and songwriter who gained popularity through social media platforms.
While the name Nickayla is relatively new and lacks a deep historical background, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a modern variation of the traditional name Nicholas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Nickayla by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nickayla was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Nickayla
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Nickayla: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nickayla in the UK right now?
In 2018, Nickayla was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nickayla most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Nickayla in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nickayla?
A feminine name, a blend of Nicola and Kayla of Greek origin.
How many people are called Nickayla in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Nickayla across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.