Kailah
Kailah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Crown of laurel, or beloved.
Origin and history
Kailah is a modern feminine name often considered a variant of Kayla or Kaila, derived from the Hebrew name Kelila meaning 'crown' or 'laurel wreath'. It may also share ties with Arabic roots meaning 'beloved'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare modern choice that offers a phonetic variation on a familiar classic.
Popularity in the United States
2,263 babies in the United States have been named Kailah since 1880. It ranks #3701 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1886.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.3 %)
- TX (13.8 %)
- NY (13 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 67 |
| 1990-2000 | 561 |
| 2000-2010 | 869 |
| 2010-2019 | 551 |
| 2020-2029 | 215 |
Nicknames
Kai, Kai-Kai
Fun facts
- Kailah developed primarily as a modern phonetic spelling variation of the popular name Kayla.
- Through its Hebrew root Kelila, the name carries the symbolic meaning of a laurel wreath, historically awarded for triumph.