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Kelilah
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How to Pronounce Kelilah
Pronounced kə-LEE-lah /kəˈli.lɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew kelilah, 'a crown; a victory wreath, a laurel'Medium
In 30 seconds: A crown of victory: Kelilah is Hebrew for 'a crown; a laurel wreath'. Regal, lyrical, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew kelilah, 'a crown; a victory wreath, a laurel'
U.S. rank (2025)#6017 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 205
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Kelilah comes from Hebrew kelilah, 'a crown; a victory wreath, a laurel'. A regal, lyrical name in Jewish families, it evokes triumph and honor.
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-crown at the root, and regal.
Did you know? Kelilah means 'a crown; a victory laurel' in Hebrew — a regal, lyrical name (sometimes linked to Calila/Layla); warm and meaningful.
Overall data confidence 78%
Hebrew references — kelilah — etymology
Variations
KelilaKlilaCalila
Nicknames
Keli
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kelilah mean?
Kelilah is Hebrew for 'a crown; a victory wreath, a laurel'.
How do you pronounce Kelilah?
It's said kə-LEE-lah /kəˈli.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Kelilah a boy or girl name?
Kelilah is a girl's name.
How popular is Kelilah?
Kelilah is a rare name in the U.S.