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Kalayla
Pronounced kuh-LAY-luh /kəˈleɪ.lə/Medium
Meaning: A modern coinage that most naturally reads as the Ka- prefix joined to Layla, the Arabic name meaning 'night' — famous from the classical tale of Layla and Majnun. The combination itself is new, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Kalayla reads as the modern Ka- prefix wrapped around Layla, the Arabic name meaning 'night,' carried worldwide by the tale of Layla and Majnun and by the song that borrowed it. The blended form itself is a recent coinage, so the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'kuh-LAY-luh').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, lyrical, and newly made.
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What does the name Kalayla mean?
Kalayla joins the Ka- prefix to Layla, the Arabic name for 'night.' The blend is modern and the routes are uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Kalayla?
It's said kuh-LAY-luh — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Kalayla a boy or girl name?
Kalayla is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Kalayla?
Kalayla is a rare name for girls in the U.S.