Origin:Jamaican
Other Origin(s):Arabic, Yiddish
Meaning:Pretty; Slim and fair
Shakayla is a feminine name of Jamaican and Arabic origin with the sweet meaning of “pretty.” It is a variant of the Yiddish name Kayla, which means “slim and fair.” Other variations of the name include Kelila or Kaila. Kayla is often used as a nickname for Mikayla and is also a given name that has been growing in popularity since the 1930s. Shakayla is a beautiful name that can represent the beauty baby will bring and see in the world.
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