US Popularity:7352
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Clean, clear, pure; Each of the two; Who is like God?
A name that blends divinity, purity, and ambiguity, Kaela is an apt choice for your gift from the heavens. Kaela may simply be a combination of the elements kay and la, opening the stage for anything baby dreams of becoming. As a variant of Kayla, Kaela is a name for girls that stems from the Greek Katherine, meaning “clean,” “clear,” and “pure” from katharos, or possibly “each of the two” from Hekaterine. Its precise definition remains a mystery to this day. Kaela’s Hebrew origins link it to Michaela, a form of Michael meaning “who is like God?” Whether pondering the unknowns of the universe or striving for a clear conscience in all they endeavor, Kaela can easily adapt to your little one’s natural rhythm.

Kaela Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Kaela is currently #7352 in U.S. births
Girl:Kaela is currently #4219 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4219
in 2023
+ 1859
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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