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Kila

♀ Girl

Pronounced KEE-luh /ˈkiː.lə/Medium

Meaning: Kila is a short name read in more than one way: as an Irish form near Cila/Kyla, as a Hawaiian-style name (where Kila can render 'Cyrus'), and as a modern coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note gently.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp short name: Kila reads as an Irish Cila form or a Hawaiian-style coinage (said 'KEE-luh'). Routes uncertain, which we note gently.
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningKila is a short name read in more than one way: as an Irish form near Cila/Kyla, as a Hawaiian-style name (where Kila can render 'Cyrus'), and as a modern coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note gently.
U.S. rank (2024)#12777 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 926

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219572024

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

Kila is a short, tidy name read in more than one way: an Irish form in the orbit of Cila and Kyla, a Hawaiian-style name, and a clean modern coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note gently (said 'KEE-luh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, short, and crisp.

Did you know? Kila is a compact name with several readings — an Irish form near Cila and Kyla, a Hawaiian-style name, and a modern coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note gently (said 'KEE-luh').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Kila — Irish Cila form / Hawaiian-style / coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

KylaCilaKilah

Nicknames

KikiLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kila mean?

Kila is read as an Irish form near Cila and Kyla, a Hawaiian-style name, or a coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note gently.

How do you pronounce Kila?

It's said KEE-luh /ˈkiː.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kila a boy or girl name?

Kila is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kila?

Kila is a rare, short name in the U.S.

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