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Keila

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Pronounced KAY-luh /ˈkeɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: Possibly from the biblical Hebrew place name Keilah; in modern usage often a coined variant of Kayla.Medium

In 30 seconds: Keila possibly comes from the biblical Hebrew place name Keilah, though in modern use it is often a coined variant of Kayla.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish, Modern American
MeaningPossibly from the biblical Hebrew place name Keilah; in modern usage often a coined variant of Kayla.
U.S. rank (2025)#1551 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births136 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,424

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619562025

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

The origin here is uncertain. The name may go back to Keilah, a place name in the Hebrew Bible, but today it is frequently read simply as a respelling of Kayla. Because the two threads sit so close, its exact source is genuinely hard to pin down.

Listed alongside Kayla, Kaila, and Cayla, it shares their easy two-syllable sound. The -eila spelling gives it a slightly softer look than the plainer forms.

Did you know? Keila is a spelling variant of Kayla, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Keila — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CaylaKailaKayla

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Kayla— the name Keila is often a modern variant of
Kaila— a listed variation with the same sound
Sheyla— lands in the same popularity range
Sayla— shares the -la ending
Dayla— shares the -la ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keila mean?

Keila is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Portuguese tradition.

How do you pronounce Keila?

It's commonly said KAY-luh /ˈkeɪ.lə/.

Is Keila a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Keila is used as a girl name.

How popular is Keila?

In 2024, Keila ranked #1562 in the U.S. for girls, with 136 births recorded.

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