Likla as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Likla

What is the meaning of the name Likla ?

The baby name Likla is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈlɪk.lə (LIK-luh) or ˈliːk.lə (LEE-klah).

Likla is in Origin.

Likla is a rare modern given name with several plausible roots. It may extend the Georgian/Slavic nickname Lika (from Angelika or Elena), adding a lilting -la; it can also be read as a blend of Leila or Lily with Kayla. In Yiddish, echoes of likht/likhl “light, candle” suggest “little light,” while the Sanskrit-Hindi root likh- “to write” gives a poetic sense of “inscribed.” Themes commonly attached to the name are light, grace, and creativity.

Usage surfaces mainly from the late 20th century onward as a distinctive, cross-cultural choice rather than a traditional heritage name. Variants and near-variants include Liklah, Likela, Liklaa, and Likha; related short forms are Lika, Lia, and Kiki. Comparable names are Leila, Mika, Nika, and Kayla. Its compact, two-syllable shape and clear vowels help it travel across languages while remaining uncommon.

⚙ Likla is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Likla appears only 7 times in total — found in 3 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.