Kaylah

Kaylah 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 36 girls in the United States.

Kaylah at a glance

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

About the name Kaylah

Kaylah 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, Kaylah first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #726 in 1999, and in 2024 36 babies received the name — 6,481 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaylah in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#726 in 1999
Peak year
1999
Babies named Kaylah in 2024
36
Total since 1880
6,481

Kaylah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1150 in 2010
Babies named Kaylah in 2025
6
Total since 1996
331

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaylah mean?

The meaning of Kaylah 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 Kaylah a boy or girl name?

Kaylah is a girl name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kaylah?

Kaylah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kaylah?

Kaylah first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #726 in 1999, and 36 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].