Narrow, strait, or church
Kilah is most often considered a variant of the Irish name Keila or Sheila, or a shortened form of the Hebrew name Shakila. In an Irish context, it relates to 'caol', meaning narrow or slender, or 'cill', referring to a church or cell. It is a rare, modern choice that offers a unique phonetic profile while remaining easy to pronounce.
Less common today
Kilah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,093 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
