About the name Kayla

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If you like the name Kayla, find out the meaning, origin, nicknames, variations and other information to help you decide if you want to use this first name for your baby.

Name meaning, variations & etymology

In Ireland, the name means slim or slender
In Old English, means pure, or keeper of the keys
In Hebrew and Arabic, Kayla means laurel or crown
Variant of Kay, Kaylah, Keyla, Kalah or Kala
This name can be a shortened version of Mikayla/Michaela
An similar name or masculine version could be Kaylan

origin/Nationality

Irish

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Celtic baby girl names, English baby girl names, Girl names, Irish baby girl names, Names that start with K

baby Name length

5 letters (popular name length)

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