The baby name Kheila is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lah (IPA: /ˈkeɪlə/); alternative with a guttural initial: KHAY-lah (IPA: /ˈkheɪlə/).
Kheila is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Kheila is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lah (IPA: /ˈkeɪlə/); alternative with a guttural initial: KHAY-lah (IPA: /ˈkheɪlə/).
Kheila is Hebrew in Origin.
Kheila is a rare modern feminine name most often pronounced KAY-lah or KHAY-lah. The spelling suggests Semitic influence: it can be read as a creative variant of Hebrew Keilah (a biblical town; "citadel, fortress") or aligned with Yiddish/Hebrew Kaila/Kelila, yielding the well-circulated meaning "crown; laurel." In some communities it is also compared with Arabic Khayla/Khaila; the root kh-y-l in Arabic evokes proud, graceful bearing, giving the name an aura of elegance.
Used in English-speaking and Latin American contexts since the late 20th century, Kheila remains uncommon and tends to appeal to parents seeking a distinctive twist on Kayla. Close variants and cognates include Keila, Keyla, Kayla, Khayla, Khaela, and Michaela (as a longer related form). Short forms may be Kei, Khei, or Kay. The name's layered pathways allow multiple culturally grounded readings while preserving a simple, lilting sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| France | Girls | 2013 | #404 | 3 | 3,238 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
Kheila is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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