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The baby name Keyla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lah (IPA: /ˈkeɪ.lə/).

Keyla is English, Gaelic, Hebrew, Irish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Gaelic, Hebrew, Irish
Pronunciation: KAY-lah (IPA: /ˈkeɪ.lə/)

What is the meaning of the name Keyla ?

The baby name Keyla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lah (IPA: /ˈkeɪ.lə/).

Keyla is English, Gaelic, Hebrew, Irish in Origin.

Keyla is a modern feminine given name, most common in English- and Spanish/Portuguese-speaking communities. It functions as a phonetic and stylistic variant of Kayla and Keila. Depending on the pathway, it is linked to Hebrew Kelila/Klila, 'crown, laurel wreath,' and to the biblical place-name Keilah/Keila, often glossed 'fortress' or 'citadel.' Because of these overlapping sources, Keyla is frequently interpreted as evoking strength and honor.

In the United States the spelling rose in the late 20th century alongside the surge of Kayla, while in Latin America and the Hispanic diaspora Keyla has been favored for its clear pronunciation in Spanish. The older form Keila appears among Jewish and Sephardic families, and Brazilian Portuguese also uses Keila/Keyla. Related forms and variants include Kayla, Kaila, Keila, Keilah, and Keylah; diminutives such as Kay or Key are common. Overall, Keyla blends modern style with resonant Hebrew roots.

Keyla has the following similar or variant Names

Keyla – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
HN Girls 0 #27 10 884
DJ Girls 0 #29 1 488
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
PR 0 #51 5 1,497
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
ID Girls 0 #100 3 3,319
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
EC 0 #104 12 2,502
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
PA 0 #115 16 3,797
Switzerland Girls 2024 #120 16 1,786
PR Girls 0 #133 29 3,171
PA Girls 0 #156 498 9,861
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
EC Girls 0 #166 74 3,650
Sweden Girls 2022 #168 12 1,568
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
AO Girls 0 #198 12 4,575
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
JP Girls 0 #246 6 6,592
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Girls 0 #253 24 8,139
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #270 16 2,795
PE 0 #271 40 6,350
GT 0 #273 42 5,948
JM Girls 0 #273 6 7,507
GT Girls 0 #280 256 7,500
France Girls 2021 #293 117 3,185
BR 0 #312 34 5,969
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
BO 0 #333 49 6,868
PE Girls 0 #339 1,152 14,861
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
CR Girls 0 #353 187 11,342
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
BO Girls 0 #358 294 9,488
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MX 0 #364 50 8,339
CL 0 #400 12 6,867
CO Girls 0 #405 1,297 16,140
CO 0 #414 67 7,768
OM Girls 0 #417 8 15,987
PT Girls 0 #428 24 7,952
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
BR Girls 0 #473 651 12,708
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
MX Girls 0 #476 1,326 17,781
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
UY Girls 0 #495 16 6,731
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
AR Girls 0 #517 83 8,289
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
AE Girls 0 #539 15 20,968
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
SG Girls 0 #564 23 18,916
United States Girls 2024 #586 349 8,487
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
CL Girls 0 #590 273 14,098
HK Girls 0 #596 20 16,104
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
BR Boys 0 #777 9 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Spain Girls 0 #808 177 5,561
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
PE Boys 0 #861 18 14,506
CO Boys 0 #904 17 15,656
SA Girls 0 #920 16 25,931
MY Girls 0 #941 54 24,821
NL Girls 0 #946 10 5,933
MX Boys 0 #961 22 16,355
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
ZA Girls 0 #1,126 16 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,176 7 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,321 126 9,415

Keyla is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Switzerland
France
Sweden

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People also ask about Keyla

Keyla is predominantly a girl's name.
Keyla is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KAY-lah (IPA: /ˈkeɪ.lə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Keila, Keilah, Kiela, Kayla, Kaila and Kaylah.
Across languages, Keyla has these equivalents: Keilah (Hebrew), Kayla (English), Kaila (English).
Yes — Keyla ranked #120 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Keyla ranks highest in Switzerland (#120 in 2024).
Keyla's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #634 in 2014 to #586 in 2024 in United States.