Kayla
Kayla is an girl name of Uncertain; Yiddish and English origin, meaning “Of debated origin”.
| Meaning | Of debated origin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Uncertain; Yiddish and English |
| Written as | קיילא |
| Pronunciation | KAY-luh |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic, Jewish |
| Used in | United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Kayla
Kayla has more than one source. Among Ashkenazi Jews, Keila or Kayla was a traditional Yiddish women's name of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to Hebrew kelila, 'crown' or 'laurel'. In English-speaking countries Kayla rose sharply from the 1970s, mainly as a variant of Kaylee or Kay, without any Jewish connection. The two strands now overlap, so the name has no single agreed meaning.
Is Kayla a religious name?
Kayla is used by some Jewish families in its Yiddish sense, but in most of the English-speaking world it is a secular modern name.
How popular is Kayla?
Widely used in the United States and other English-speaking countries, especially for girls born since the 1980s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kayla mean?
Kayla means 'Of debated origin'. It is of Uncertain; Yiddish and English origin.
Does Kayla have a religious meaning?
Kayla is used by some Jewish families in its Yiddish sense, but in most of the English-speaking world it is a secular modern name.
How do you pronounce Kayla?
Kayla is pronounced KAY-luh.
Is Kayla a boy or girl name?
Kayla is usually a girl name.