Laurel or crown; also possibly who is like God
Khayla is a modern variant of Kayla. It likely derives from the Arabic word for laurel or crown, or it may be a phonetic variation of the Hebrew name Michal or the Yiddish name Kaila. In American usage, it is often chosen for its soft, melodic sound and unique spelling.
Less common today
Khayla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,522 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).