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Kaylah

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Pronounced KAY-lah /ˈkeɪ.lɑ/High

Meaning: -ah spelling of Kayla — a modern blend often linked to Kay/Katherine ('pure') and -la; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Kayla, with a soft -ah finish: Kaylah is the gently elaborated form of the 1990s favorite — often tied to 'pure' or 'crown'. Sweet and familiar.
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Origin MediumAmerican, Hebrew
Meaning-ah spelling of Kayla — a modern blend often linked to Kay/Katherine ('pure') and -la; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3867 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,519

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919642025

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

Kaylah is an -ah spelling of Kayla — a modern name variously linked to Kay (a pet form of Katherine, 'pure') and the -la ending, or to Hebrew/Yiddish Kaila, 'crown/laurel' (routes layered, which we note).

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

Did you know? Kayla rose to fame in the 1980s soap world and never left — Kaylah's -ah ending gives that modern classic an extra touch of softness.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Kayla — routes layered

Variations

KaylaKailaKaylee

Nicknames

Kay

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If you like Kaylah…

Kayla— the standard spelling
Kaila— a fellow spelling
Makayla— an elaborated form
Kaylee— a companion Kay- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaylah mean?

Kaylah spells Kayla, variously linked to 'pure' (Kay/Katherine) or 'crown/laurel'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kaylah?

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

Is Kaylah a boy or girl name?

Kaylah is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaylah?

Kaylah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Kayla is more common.

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