Cadhla as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cadhla

What is the meaning of the name Cadhla ?

The baby name Cadhla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-luh (IPA: /ˈkaːlə/),KAY-luh (IPA: /ˈkeɪlə/).

Cadhla is Irish in Origin.

Cadhla is an Irish Gaelic given name derived from an old adjective meaning “beautiful, graceful, comely.” In early Ireland it often began as a descriptive byname and was used for both sexes; today it is chiefly feminine while remaining technically unisex. The form Cadhla is standard in Irish, valued for its traditional character and lyrical sound.

The name appears in medieval records and stands behind the Munster surname Ó Cadhla, anglicized as Kiely and Queally, among others. As a given name it has enjoyed a late‑20th‑ and 21st‑century revival in Ireland and the diaspora, sometimes supported by phonetic or anglicized variants such as Kyla and Keela. Though spellings vary, the core sense of elegance and beauty has stayed consistent across history, giving Cadhla a strong link to Gaelic heritage alongside a modern, wearable profile.