Pure; laurel; crown
Kayela is a modern American variant of Kayla. It likely derives from the Gaelic surname MacCaollaidhe, meaning slender, or as a diminutive of Katherine, meaning pure. It is also often associated with the Hebrew name Kelila, meaning crown of laurel.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Kayela in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
