Kayla name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Irish, Hebrew, Old Greek and Celtic
Usage: English, African, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: kay-lah
Meaning: Pure, Variation of Kay, Keeper of the Keys, Beloved, Laurel and Like God
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What does Kayla mean?

Well-Known unisex name Kayla is originated from Old Irish, Hebrew, Celtic and Old Greek, Kayla means "Pure, Variation of Kay, Keeper of the Keys, Beloved, Crown of Laurels or Like God" is used primarily in English, African, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish.

Kayla is a form of popular Kaila. Kaila is a version of prevalent Kayley. Kaila is shortened form of Kelila. Kaila is a spelling variation of Kayla. Famous Kaila is originated from Old Irish and Hebrew is predominantly used in Hindi and Marathi languages, Kaila means "Laurel and Modern Variant of Katherine".

Kayla is variant form of eminent Karine. Karine is form of pleasing Carina. Also Karine is form of noteworthy Karin. Karine is also form of noteworthy Karina. Karine is English and German cognate of Carine.

Also Karine is equivalent of Cara in English language. Karine is also form of Carine in English and German languages. Karine is also German form of Carina. Karine is also equivalent of Karen in French and Russian languages.

Karine is also English form of Karina. Origin of Prevailing Karine is in Old Greek and Latin, meaning of Karine is "The Pure and Pretty". Kayla is variant of commonly accepted Kayley.

Kayley is version of pleasing Kaila. Also Kayley is form of outstanding Kayleigh. Kayley is also form of Ó Caollaidhe Meaning Descendant of Caolladhe. Meaning of Kayley is Descendant of Caollaidhe, Keeper of the Keys and Pure came from Celtic, Hebrew and Old Irish.

Kayla is version of everlasting and desirable Kelly. Kelly is English equivalent of The Gaelic Surname Ó Ceallaigh Meaning Descendant of Ceallagh. Prominent Kelly has its origin in Celtic and Old Irish, Kelly means "Churches, Aggressive and Lively".

Kayla is variation of eternal and famed Kay. Kay is form of cherished Kai. Kay is short of Katharina. Kay is English form of Katherine. Meaning of Kay is Elder Sister, Pure and Keeper of the Keys is originated from Old Greek and Celtic.

Kayla is short of Kayleigh. Kayleigh is variation of long standing and well-liked Kyle. Also Kayleigh is form of famed Kaila. Kayleigh is variant spelling of Kayley. Kayleigh's meaning is Slender, Slim and Fair and Combination of Kay and Leigh is rooted from Celtic, Old Irish and Hebrew.

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How do I pronounce Kayla?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Kayla is kay-lah. The name can also be pronounced as ka(y)-la.

Variants of Kayla

Caela, Kaila, Karine, Kay, Kayley, Kelly, Kaela, Kayleigh, Carina, Karin, Karina, Carine, Cara, Karen, Caitlin, Cate, Catheryn, Kai, Katherine, Caye, Kayanna, Caelee, Ceallagh, Kailianna, Akayla, Kaylamarie

Nicknames for Kayla

Mountain of nicknames available for name Kayla include:

Names that rhyme with Kayla

How popular is the name Kayla?

Kayla was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 338924 babies have been given the name in 114 years. At its zenith in 1995, the moniker grabbed the 11st spot and 18541 baby girls were given the name.

However after 114 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 24 times Also, Kayla was a popular name in England and Wales.

Over 5756 babies have been given the first name in 23 years. At its zenith in 2011, it ranked 98th when 604 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 1 times

Kayla used to be a common name in Ireland, first appeared in 1991 and over 2331 babies have been given the name in 27 years.

At its zenith in 2011,. However after 27 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, A common name in France with over 2069 new-borns have been given the name since 1997.

Presently peaked at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 268th spot and 227 baby girls were given the name. Also, In New South Wales, Kayla was once a common name since emerging in 1985 it has been given to over 3978 babies.

At its zenith in 1990,. After 27 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, In Queensland, Kayla was once a common name since emerging in 1985 it has been given to over 2348 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 1990,. After 26 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Kayla is a familiar baby name in Victoria, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names.

In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 65 on girl names chart when 81 babies were given the name Kayla. Over 214 babies in Victoria have been named Kayla.

In Switzerland, Kayla is a unique name where it has been in use since 2000 and has secured the place in top 300 names. In 2010, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 219 on girl names chart when 34 babies were named Kayla.

Over 331 people have been named Kayla in Switzerland.

Kayla is an uncommon baby name in Belgium, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 500.

Over 316 people have been named Kayla in Belgium. But Kayla is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 3000 have the name. At least, 350000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202300324951
2022002791128
2021002551205
2020002161333
20191211751821607
20181213651491884
2017001382125
2016001292466
2015001152740
2014001013010
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Kayla in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5035867
Finland00067
Sweden5020740
Norway504194
Denmark50710

Here's what numbers has to say about Kayla

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Other names similar to Kayla, for soon-to-be-parents

  •  Novelenn - Meaning of Novelenn is Lamb or White came from Celtic
  •  Neelie - Infrequent unisex name Neelie means "Champion, Diminutive of Cornelia or Female Version of Neil" which originated from Old French and Celtic is used mainly in English
  •  Jenee - The uncommon girl name Jenee is rooted from Celtic, Old Welsh and Latin, mostly used in English language, Jenee means "God is Gracious, Based on Janai or Modern Name Based on Jane or Jean"
  •  Loane - Loanes origin is Celtic and Breton is commonly used in Breton and French and a baby girl name, meaning of Loane is "Wealth or Light or Light"
  •  Nygel - Anomalous Nygel is originated from Celtic is dominantly used in English, Nygel means "From the Irish or Scottish Niall or Champion" is aimed at boys

Middle names for Kayla

There are plenty of well-liked and familiar middle names that fit after "Kayla". Have a look at them:

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Famous people named Kayla

  • Kayla Williams, linguist and former intelligence specialist
  • Kayla Parker, American gospel and R&B singer and songwriter
  • Kayla Ewell, American actress
  • Kayla Whitelock, New Zealand field hockey player

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
  7. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
  8. Births Deaths And Marriages Victoria, https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/births/naming-your-child/popular-baby-names-in-victoria
  9. NT.GOV.AU, https://nt.gov.au/law/bdm/popular-baby-names
  10. Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
  11. NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names
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