Kaylah
Kaylah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Crown, crown of laurel, or beloved.
Origin and history
Kaylah is a contemporary variant spelling of Kayla, which traces back to the Hebrew name Kelila meaning crown or laurel wreath. It is also related to the Arabic name Kaila or Kayla, associated with beloved or wise attributes. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a modern, phonetic spelling variation since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
6,519 babies in the United States have been named Kaylah since 1880. It ranks #2105 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1816.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.5 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 237 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,750 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,835 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,407 |
| 2020-2029 | 285 |
Nicknames
Kay, Kay-Kay
Fun facts
- The addition of the 'h' at the end gives this modern standard name a traditional Hebrew or Arabic stylistic appearance.
- The name gained traction in the U.S. during the late 1980s and 1990s alongside the surge of the primary spelling Kayla.