Keila

Keila 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 136 girls in the United States.

Keila at a glance

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

About the name Keila

Keila 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, Keila first appears in Social Security records in 1956. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #991 in 2001, and in 2024 136 babies received the name — 7,288 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Keila in US records

First recorded (US)
1956
Best US rank
#991 in 2001
Peak year
2006
Babies named Keila in 2024
136
Total since 1880
7,288

Keila in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2313 in 2013
Babies named Keila in 2024
4
Total since 1996
131

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Keila mean?

The meaning of Keila 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 Keila a boy or girl name?

Keila is a girl name. In 2024, 136 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Keila?

Keila comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Keila?

Keila first appears in US records in 1956. Its best-ever ranking was #991 in 2001, and 136 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].