Kelala as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kelala

What is the meaning of the name Kelala ?

The baby name Kelala is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced keh-LAH-lah (approx. IPA: /kɛˈlɑːlə/).

Kelala is Arabic in Origin.

Kelala is a rare, lyrical given name with several converging roots. As a near-twin of Hebrew/Aramaic Kelila/Kelilah, it carries the sense of “crown” or “laurel wreath,” evoking honor and celebration. In Hawaiian, the phrase ke lala means “the branch” or “family member,” a nature-and-kinship image that some modern bearers associate with Kelala’s sound. The name also coincides with Kelala, a district (woreda) in Ethiopia, giving it a toponymic link. Contemporary parents may also see it as a creative blend of Kala and Lila.

Usage remains uncommon across English-speaking countries, surfacing mainly from the late 20th century onward alongside L-rich favorites like Layla and Kalila. Kelala is typically given to girls but works as unisex. Variants and related forms include Kelila, Kelilah, Kalila, Kehlila, and Keilala; short forms include Kela, Lala, and Lali. Overall meanings cluster around “crown,” “branch,” and familial belonging.

⚙ Kelala is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Kelala appears only 7 times in total — found in 5 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.