The baby name Kiala is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kee-AH-lah,kee-AY-lah,KYE-ah-lah.
Kiala is English in Origin.
The baby name Kiala is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kee-AH-lah,kee-AY-lah,KYE-ah-lah.
Kiala is English in Origin.
Blending multiple traditions, Kiala appears in Hawaiian onomastics as a modern spelling of Keala (ke “the” + ala “path, awakening”), giving the meaning “the path” or “the awakening.” In this context it is unisex and has been noted since the 19th century in Hawaiian-language sources. The spelling with i appears in mainland United States usage as Hawaiian names entered broader use.
The name also occurs in Central Africa, especially Angola and the two Congos, as a surname and given name within Kimbundu- and Kikongo-speaking communities. There its etymology depends on local dialect and family lineage, functioning as a heritage name rather than a strictly translational one. Contemporary English usage often aligns Kiala with the Kayla/Kyla sound pattern. Variants and related forms include Keala, Kyala, Kiala (unchanged), Kayla, and Kyla; short forms such as Kia are common.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #75 | 3 | 2,729 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #201 | 42 | 5,568 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #215 | 3 | 4,575 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #250 | 4 | 6,830 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #379 | 3 | 7,951 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #897 | 7 | 8,739 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Kiala is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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