UK name, mostly girls
Tayla
A feminine given name with multiple meanings including "lively" or "beautifully adorned".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tayla is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Tayla popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 188 births.
This profile covers 2,799 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 4% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 2,811 living people in the UK are called Tayla. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tayla ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 188 girls were registered as Tayla.
- • Tayla ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #674 in 2011.
- • About 2,811 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayla as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 97.1% of Tayla registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2003
188 births
Estimated living
2,811
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Tayla
In England and Wales birth records, Tayla has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 2.9% of registrations are for boys and 97.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Tayla registered for boys
- Ranked #4,747 in 2015
- 3 boys registered in 2015
- Peak: 1996 (8 births)
Tayla registered for girls
- Ranked #3,318 in 2024
- 7 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2003 (188 births)
Meaning
What does Tayla mean?
The name Tayla is a variant of the English name Taylor, which originated from an occupational surname referring to a tailor or cloth maker. The name has its roots in the Old French word "tailleur," derived from the Latin word "taliare," meaning "to cut."
The earliest recorded use of the name Taylor dates back to the 12th century in England, where it was commonly used as a surname. Over time, it evolved into a given name, particularly popular among families with a history of tailoring or textile work.
While there are no direct historical references to the name Tayla in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the occupational surname Taylor can be traced back to medieval times. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tayla was Tayla Parx, an American singer-songwriter born in 1995. She has co-written songs for renowned artists like Ariana Grande and Janelle Monáe.
Another notable Tayla was Tayla Vlaeminck, an Australian cricketer born in 1998. She has represented Australia in both One Day International and Twenty20 International cricket matches.
In the world of athletics, Tayla Jeffries, an Australian hurdler born in 1996, has competed in various international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and World Championships.
Moving back in time, Tayla Galloway was an English actress born in 1984, best known for her role in the TV series "Waterloo Road."
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tayla was Tayla Rayfield, an American professional wrestler born in 1977. She competed in various independent wrestling promotions under the ring name "Talia Madison."
While the name Tayla has gained popularity in recent decades, its origins can be traced back to the occupational surname Taylor, which has a rich history dating back to medieval times in England. Its connection to the tailoring profession and the evolution from a surname to a given name showcase the cultural and linguistic influences that shape names over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tayla over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Tayla in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tayla, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 188 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tayla by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2144 | 69 | 5 |
| 2010s | #878 | 630 | 10 |
| 2000s | #281 | 1,545 | 10 |
| 1990s | #275 | 555 | 4 |
Geography
Where Tayla is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Tayla. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Tayla ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #674 in 2011.
Across the UK
Tayla in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#674 in 2011
6 years of NRS records, 29 total registered
Related
Names similar to Tayla
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tayla: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tayla in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tayla was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Tayla most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 188 babies registered as Tayla in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tayla?
A feminine given name with multiple meanings including "lively" or "beautifully adorned".
How many people are called Tayla in the UK?
A total of 2,799 babies have been registered as Tayla across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 29 more in Scotland.
Where is Tayla most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Tayla ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #674 in 2011. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.