Kaela

Kaela is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 24 girls in the United States.

Kaela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kaela

Kaela belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kaela first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #648 in 1996, and in 2024 24 babies received the name — 6,338 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaela in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#648 in 1996
Peak year
1996
Babies named Kaela in 2024
24
Total since 1880
6,338

Kaela in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1234 in 2007
Babies named Kaela in 2025
3
Total since 1996
193

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaela mean?

The meaning of Kaela is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kaela a boy or girl name?

Kaela is a girl name. In 2024, 24 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kaela?

Kaela comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kaela?

Kaela first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #648 in 1996, and 24 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].