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

Cailah is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: KAY-luh (IPA: /ˈkeɪlə/)

What is the meaning of the name Cailah ?

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

Cailah is English in Origin.

Cailah is a modern, stylistic spelling aligned with Kayla/Kaila, drawing on several linguistic streams. In English it can function as a contemporary elaboration of Kay or a short form of Michaela. In Jewish naming, Kaila/Kayla reflects the Yiddish Kaila, often associated with Hebrew Kelila, meaning “laurel, wreath, crown.” Some also connect its sound to the Irish Gaelic Cadhla (pronounced KIE-la), meaning “beautiful, graceful,” giving Cailah a set of uplifting interpretations.

The name entered broader use in the late 20th century alongside the rise of Kayla and Kyla, and it remains a rarer, personalized variant. Related forms and spellings include Kailah, Caila, Caela, Kayla, Kaila, Kyla, Michaela, and the Hebrew-influenced Keila/Keilah. Note that Keilah is also a biblical place-name with a distinct origin, though it may influence spelling choices. Cailah feels modern yet familiar, with cross-cultural resonance.

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Cailah – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
United States Girls 2021 #916 5 8,741
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Cailah is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
QA
SA
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ZA

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Cailah is predominantly a girl's name.
Cailah is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KAY-luh (IPA: /ˈkeɪlə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Caila, Kaila, Kailah, Kayla, Kaylah and Kaela.
Across languages, Cailah has these equivalents: Cailín (Irish), Caoilfhionn/Keelin (Irish).
Somewhat — Cailah ranked #916 in United States in 2021, placing it just outside the most common names.
Cailah's popularity is declining. It moved from #908 in 2012 to #916 in 2021 in United States.