Meaning:
Its source is an English expression meaning "A blue, crested bird."
Popularity:
The name Jayla ranked 217th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics.
Narrative:
Some authorities derive this name from the Latin name Gaius, meaning ''happy.'' Others assert that it originated as a nickname for any name beginning with the letter ''J.''
