Crown of laurels or beloved
Kalyla is a modern American variant of the Arabic name Kayla or the Hebrew Kelila. It is often interpreted as meaning 'crown of laurels' or 'beloved,' combining a soft, melodic sound with a sense of honor.
Less common today
Kalyla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,846 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
