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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Keyla — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Keyior|Keylah
CelticGirl↑ Rising

Keyla

KAY-luh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#805
↑ Rising
#805
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 32
Peak rank
#805 in 2024
5yr change
+84 ranks
Birth frequency
9.7 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #805 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Keyla

Popularity score: 32  ·  SSA Rank: #805

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+84 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Modern SpellingCeltic-inspiredGirl2-syllableContemporaryUncommonCreative VariantRising Trend
Character
creative spiritwarm heartindependent soulgraceful strengthnatural charm
STRONG
High confidence

Keyla is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #805 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +84 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#805 · rare
Keyla at a Glance
Meaning:Variant of Keila/Kayla, possibly from Irish 'caol' meaning slender, or related to Cecilia (blind). Modern creative spelling with Celtic associations.
Language root:Irish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#805 in 2024
5yr change:+84 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Keyla illustration
Name Intelligence
Keyla · Overview
Summary

Keyla is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #805 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Keyla scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 84 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Modern · Whimsical character
Keyla carries a warm, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
keyla.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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