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Kelila

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Pronounced keh-LEE-lah /kΙ™Λˆliː.lΙ™/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Kelila (Kelula), 'crown; laurel wreath' β€” a warm virtue-and-honor name from the Hebrew naming tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal Hebrew name: Kelila means 'crown; laurel' (said 'keh-LEE-lah'). Warm, honoring, and classic.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Kelila (Kelula), 'crown; laurel wreath' β€” a warm virtue-and-honor name from the Hebrew naming tradition.
U.S. rank (2022)#16514 β†— Rising
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 38

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 198119812022

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

Kelila comes from Hebrew for 'crown; laurel,' historically used as a mark of honor. It reads warm and regal, rare in the U.S. outside Jewish families (said 'keh-LEE-lah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, regal, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Kelila is Hebrew for 'crown; laurel wreath,' a name that carries a note of honor and achievement, much like a victor's laurel (said 'keh-LEE-lah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References β€” Kelila β€” Hebrew 'crown; laurel'

Variations

KelulaKaleelaKalila

Nicknames

LilaKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kelila mean?

Kelila is Hebrew for 'crown; laurel wreath,' a warm name marking honor and achievement.

How do you pronounce Kelila?

It's said keh-LEE-lah /kΙ™Λˆliː.lΙ™/ β€” three syllables, stress as marked.

Is Kelila a boy or girl name?

Kelila is a girl's name.

How popular is Kelila?

Kelila is a rare name in the U.S.

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