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Keilah

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Pronounced KEE-lah /ˈki.lΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: From the biblical town Keilah (a fortress in Judah); also a modern spelling echoing Kayla/Leilah; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Biblical and soft: Keilah is a fortress town of scripture β€” and echoes Kayla/Leilah. Gentle, distinctive, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningFrom the biblical town Keilah (a fortress in Judah); also a modern spelling echoing Kayla/Leilah; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#4596 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,568

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200519762024

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

Keilah comes from the biblical town of Keilah β€” a fortress in Judah David rescued β€” and also reads as a modern spelling echoing Kayla/Leilah (routes layered, which we note). A gentle, distinctive name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-fortress-town at the (biblical) root, and soft.

Did you know? Keilah was a fortified town David defended in the Bible β€” and the name also reads as a soft modern spelling (echoing Kayla and Leilah); gentle and distinctive.
Overall data confidence 60%
References β€” Keilah β€” routes layered

Variations

KeilaKaylahKeelah

Nicknames

Kei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keilah mean?

Keilah is a biblical town (a fortress in Judah), and a modern Kayla/Leilah echo; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Keilah?

It's said KEE-lah /ˈki.lΙ‘/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keilah a boy or girl name?

Keilah is a girl's name.

How popular is Keilah?

Keilah is a rare name in the U.S.

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