Kayla

Meaning

Kayla is generally treated as a modern English name, likely formed as a feminine name from the popular Kay- sound, and often linked by association to names like Kay, Kaylee, or Michaela. In popular etymology, it is commonly connected either to the Hebrew element for “crown” or to Irish/Gaelic elements suggesting “slender” or “fair,” though its exact origin is less certain than older traditional names.

Origin

Fun fact

Kayla became especially popular in the United States in the late 20th century, making it feel modern even though it draws on older naming patterns.