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How to Pronounce Kelila
Pronounced keh-LEE-lah
π Hear it /kΙΛliΛ.lΙ/ Medium β§ copy
Meaning: From the Hebrew Kelila (Kelula), 'crown; laurel wreath' β a warm virtue-and-honor name from the Hebrew naming tradition. Low β§ copy
In 30 seconds: A regal Hebrew name: Kelila means 'crown; laurel' (said 'keh-LEE-lah'). Warm, honoring, and classic.
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Meaning From 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. births 5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 1981
Total births (all-time) β 38
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 1981 1981 2022 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). 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 Kelula Kaleela Kalila
Nicknames Lila Kiki
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Kelilaβ¦ Delilah β a like -ila sound cousin Leila β a like soft Hebrew-adjacent name Michaela β a like classic Hebrew-rooted name Kayla β a like warm short cousin 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 /kΙΛliΛ.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.
