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Kaela
Pronounced KAY-lah /ˈkeɪ.lɑ/High
Meaning: -ae- spelling of Kayla — variously a form of Michaela ('who is like God?'), Katherine ('pure'), or Hebrew 'crown of laurel'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kaela is an -ae- spelling of Kayla — a modern name with layered roots: a form of Michaela, 'who is like God?'; of Katherine, 'pure'; or linked to a Hebrew sense, 'crown of laurel' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, sweet, modern name; the -ae- styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly beside Kayla. Rare, crown-or-pure at the root, and sweet.
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What does the name Kaela mean?
Kaela spells Kayla — a form of Michaela ('who is like God?'), Katherine ('pure'), or 'crown'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Kaela?
It's said KAY-lah /ˈkeɪ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kaela a boy or girl name?
Kaela is a girl's name.
How popular is Kaela?
Kaela is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Kayla is more common.