Kayla
Meaning of Kayla
The name Kayla is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name "Kelilah," which means "crown of laurels" or "laurel crown." It gained significant popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century. Pronounced as KAY-luh (/ˈkeɪlə/), Kayla is a versatile and timeless choice for baby girls. The name saw a remarkable rise in the United States starting in the 1980s, reaching its peak popularity in the mid-1990s when it consistently ranked within the top 20 names. Although its usage has slightly declined since then, Kayla remains a beloved and classic option for parents. Variations of this name include Kaila and Kaela, offering slight twists on this elegant name. Associated with beauty and grace, Kayla continues to be cherished by many, symbolizing both strength and femininity.
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English
- Pronunced as KAY-luh (/ˈkeɪlə/)
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Notable People Named Kayla
| Kayla Jean Mueller was an American humanitarian aid worker and human rights activist who was tragically taken captive by ISIS in Syria and later killed, with an operation against ISIS being named in her honor. |
| Kayla Harrison is an American professional mixed martial artist and Olympic judo champion, currently competing in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). |
| Kayla Malvina Johnson is a New Zealand netball player who represented her country at the U21 level and competed in the World Youth Netball Championships. |
| Kayla Itsines is a successful Australian personal trainer, author, and entrepreneur known for creating the popular Bikini Body Guides and the Sweat with Kayla app, which became the highest-grossing fitness app in 2016. |
| Kayla Treanor is an American women’s lacrosse coach known for her work with the Syracuse University Women's Lacrosse team and previous coaching roles at Harvard and Boston College. |
| Kayla Williams - Kayla M. Williams is a former United States Army Arabic linguist and government official known for her book Love My Rifle More Than You, which recounts her experiences during the 2003 Iraq invasion. |
| Kayla Rose Williams is an American artistic gymnast known for being the 2009 vault world champion and 2009 vault national champion. |
| Kayla Banwarth is a former American volleyball player and coach who achieved success as a libero for the United States women's national volleyball team, winning gold at the 2014 World Championship and bronze at the 2015 World Cup and 2016 Rio Olympic Games. |
