Modern invented name; possibly a variant of Shayla or Kaela.
Xaela is a modern American coinage with no singular established etymology. It is often interpreted as a creative spelling of Shayla, meaning 'from the fairy palace,' or Kaela, meaning 'laurel' or 'crown.' The 'X' prefix reflects a contemporary trend of using rare letters to create unique, futuristic-sounding names.
Less common today
Xaela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,212 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A playable race of dragon-like people (Au Ra) · Final Fantasy XIV
