Keyla
Keyla is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Crown or laurel; slim and fair.
Origin and history
Keyla is a modern feminine name that gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It is widely considered a phonetic spelling variation of Kayla, which itself derives from the Gaelic name Name or the Hebrew name Kelila. In the United States, it offers a distinct, phonetic twist on a familiar classic.
Popularity in the United States
9,881 babies in the United States have been named Keyla since 1880. It ranks #1658 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #825.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.9 %)
- CA (23.5 %)
- NY (11.1 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- NJ (5.2 %)
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 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 152 |
| 1980-1990 | 340 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,055 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,846 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,582 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,887 |
Fun facts
- Keyla developed as an alternative phonetic spelling of Kayla during its peak popularity in North America.
- The name has consistently ranked among the top 1,000 girl names in the United States in recent decades.