Keila

Keila: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “citadel”
Origin: Hebrew
Say it: KAY-luh · 2 syllables
Used for: Girls

Usually a form of Keilah, a biblical place name from Hebrew Qe'ilah. In Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking usage, Keila is a recognized feminine given name.

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How popular is Keila?

202441.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Keila in 2024136

2024 rank#1,557 girls

Peak year2008

Total US babies since 18807,288

Keila is fading: recent use is about 58% of its level ten years before.

Names like Keila

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Elizabethmy God is an oath · Hebrew
Elianamy God has answered · Hebrew
Abigailmy father is joy · Hebrew
Naomipleasantness · Hebrew
Hannahgrace; favor · Hebrew
Maryuncertain, traditionally beloved or bitter · Hebrew
Delilahdelicate · Hebrew
Leahweary; uncertain · Hebrew

Keila questions

What does the name Keila mean?

Keila means "citadel". It comes from Hebrew. Usually a form of Keilah, a biblical place name from Hebrew Qe'ilah. In Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking usage, Keila is a recognized feminine given name.

Is Keila a boy or girl name?

Keila is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Keila?

136 US babies were named Keila in 2024. Its peak year was 2008.

How do you pronounce Keila?

Keila is usually pronounced KAY-luh.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.