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Khaila

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Pronounced KY-lah /ˈkaɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A modern Kh- respelling of Kayla (often linked to Katherine/laurel, 'crown; laurel'); it also echoes the Arabic Khalilah ('beloved friend'). Route is layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp respelling: Khaila reads as a form of Kayla, touching 'crown; laurel' (said 'KY-lah'). Modern and bright.
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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic
MeaningA modern Kh- respelling of Kayla (often linked to Katherine/laurel, 'crown; laurel'); it also echoes the Arabic Khalilah ('beloved friend'). Route is layered.
U.S. rank (2022)#12930 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 443

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619912022

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

Khaila reworks Kayla (touching 'crown; laurel') with a Kh- start, echoing Khalilah too. Its route is layered, which we note — bright and rare in the U.S. (said 'KY-lah').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, bright, and crisp.

Did you know? Khaila is a Kh- respelling of Kayla — often linked to 'crown; laurel' — and it also chimes with the Arabic Khalilah ('beloved friend'); route layered, which we note (said 'KY-lah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Khaila — Kayla respelling; 'crown; laurel'; Khalilah echo; layered

Variations

KaylaKhailaKaila

Nicknames

KhaiLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khaila mean?

Khaila is a respelling of Kayla (touching 'crown; laurel'); it also echoes the Arabic Khalilah. Its route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Khaila?

It's said KY-lah /ˈkaɪ.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khaila a boy or girl name?

Khaila is a girl's name.

How popular is Khaila?

Khaila is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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