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Keela

♀ Girl

Pronounced KEE-luh /ˈkiː.lΙ™/High

Meaning: An anglicized form of the Irish Caoilfhionn ('slender; fair') or a phonetic spelling near Kiera/Keeley; often read as 'beautiful' in popular use.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Irish name: Keela is read as 'beautiful,' close to Caoilfhionn and Kiera (said 'KEE-luh'). Two syllables, warm and classic.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningAn anglicized form of the Irish Caoilfhionn ('slender; fair') or a phonetic spelling near Kiera/Keeley; often read as 'beautiful' in popular use.
U.S. rank (2023)#16373 β†˜ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,065

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 197819562023

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

Keela traces to Irish tradition, close to Caoilfhionn ('slender; fair') and Kiera ('dark-haired'); popular usage often reads it as 'beautiful.' The exact root is debated, which we note (said 'KEE-luh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Ireland. Rare, warm, and classic.

Did you know? Keela anglicizes the Irish Caoilfhionn ('slender; fair') or reads as a phonetic cousin of Kiera and Keeley, commonly given the sense 'beautiful' (said 'KEE-luh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References β€” Keela β€” Irish Caoilfhionn/Kiera cousin; 'beautiful' by usage

Variations

KeeleyKieraKeela

Nicknames

KeeLulu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keela mean?

Keela is an Irish name close to Caoilfhionn ('slender; fair') and Kiera, often read as 'beautiful.' The exact root is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Keela?

It's said KEE-luh /ˈkiː.lΙ™/ β€” two syllables, stress as marked.

Is Keela a boy or girl name?

Keela is a girl's name.

How popular is Keela?

Keela is a rare name in the U.S.

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