Keyla

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Girl's nameHebrewRising fast Also a pet name
#805 84in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name.

Keyla is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a phonetic variant of Kayla or Keila, from the Hebrew kelah possibly meaning "crown" or "citadel," or alternatively connected to the Arabic kayla meaning "wise."

Keyla has been used primarily within Hispanic communities in the United States, where its crisp sound and easy pronunciation have made it a natural favorite. The K spelling gives it a modern, distinctive feel while retaining the familiar melody of Kayla.

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Popularity Over Time

Keyla climbed 104 spots in the last 20 years — from #909 to #805.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Keyla
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,553
2010s3,582
2000s2,846
1990s1,055
1980s340
1970s152
1960s19

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(58 years, 19612024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Keyla
YearBirthsRank
2024349#805
2023302#889
2022310#900
2021266#977
2020326#838
2019357#777
2018355#768
2017347#792
2016428#683
2015348#809
2014313#874
2013334#809
2012314#850
2011366#753
2010420#683
2009359#791
2008378#777
2007327#859
2006320#841
2005284#889

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Keyla has two lives

Keyla, the baby name
#805girls
9,547 babies
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Keyla, the pet name
#8577pet name
7 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19612024) · Methodology