Kaila Girl

Popularity: #833 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKYE-lah / /ˈkaɪ.lə/

Hebrew; English; Hawaiian

Meaning

Hebrew: laurel; English: pure; Hawaiian: beloved

Historical & Cultural Background

Kaila is a name that has roots in multiple cultures, including Hebrew and Hawaiian. In Hebrew, it is often associated with the meaning of 'laurel,' symbolizing victory and honor. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. In Hawaiian culture, Kaila is a term of endearment, reflecting affection and love.

Trend Summary

Kaila has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.

Similar Names

KaylaKiraKylaMilaLaylaAylaRaina

Variants

  • Kayla
  • Kaila

International Variants

  • Kaila (Hawaiian)
  • Kaila (English)

Famous people named Kaila

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Fictional characters named Kaila

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Sibling Suggestions

MayaLilaNinaTaliaSiennaZara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kaila was first seen in the United States in 1964. Kaila has ranked as high as #641 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Kaila has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kaila (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 25
36%
FL 12
17%
NY 11
16%
HI 9
13%
NJ 7
10%
TX 6
9%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
196412
196710
19698
19709
197111
197211
197312
197410
197514
197611
197713
197823
197930
198022
198130
198288
1983107
1984107
1985125
1986177
1987318
1988391
1989497
1990575
1991698
1992586
1993593
1994579
1995632
1996598
1997580
1998554
1999544
2000601
2001508
2002491
2003488
2004431
2005379
2006356
2007392
2008325
2009252
2010246
2011214
2012198
2013166
2014186
2015140
2016162
2017134
2018128
2019137
2020110
2021113
2022113
2023105
2024117