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Kailah

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Pronounced KY-lah /ˈkaɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Kayla/Kaila — variously linked to 'crown/laurel' (Yiddish Kaila) or 'pure' (Kay/Katherine); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crowned and soft: Kailah spells Kayla/Kaila — 'crown, laurel' or 'pure' — with a gentle -ah finish. Sweet and familiar.
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Origin MediumAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningSpelling of Kayla/Kaila — variously linked to 'crown/laurel' (Yiddish Kaila) or 'pure' (Kay/Katherine); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5478 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,263

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219822025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kailah is a spelling of Kayla/Kaila — variously linked to Yiddish Kaila, 'crown/laurel', or Kay (a pet form of Katherine, 'pure'; routes layered, which we note). The -ah ending softens the modern favorite.

It registers thinly beside Kayla. Rare, crown-or-pure at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Kaila is a Yiddish name linked to 'crown/laurel' — and Kayla also ties to 'pure'; Kailah blends those soft roots in a modern spelling.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Kayla — routes layered

Variations

KaylaKailaKaylah

Nicknames

Kai

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If you like Kailah…

Kayla— the standard spelling
Kaila— a fellow spelling
Kaylah— a companion -ylah variant
Kaliah— echoes that soft -ah sound
Miah— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kailah mean?

Kailah spells Kayla/Kaila — 'crown, laurel' or 'pure'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kailah?

It's said KY-lah /ˈkaɪ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kailah a boy or girl name?

Kailah is a girl's name.

How popular is Kailah?

Kailah is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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