Slim and fair; laurel; crown
Kahla is a name with multiple potential roots, often used as a variant of Kayla or derived from the Arabic word for 'deep brown' or 'kohl-eyed'. It is also associated with the Hebrew name Kelila, meaning 'crown of laurel'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Kahla in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).