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Comments and insights on the name Kayla: | Edit

According to Freakonomics, Kayla is considered a "low-end" name, meaning it is primarily chosen by parents of low socio-economic status.

Personal experiences with the name Kayla: | Edit

My name is Kayla, I am twenty years old and was named after the character on Days Of Our Lives. I love my name. It's pretty and sweet and in my opinion is very popular. Usually that's a downside but it's nice knowing most of the world loves your name. I would definitely recommend naming your child this. I also recommend trying new spellings for parents concerned with the popularity. Such as Kaelah or Kaylah.

Nicknames for Kayla: | Edit

Kay
Ela (or) Ella
Kayle
Ayla
Kay Kay
K

Meanings and history of the name Kayla: | Edit

Pure/Purity in Greek; Beloved; Wise Child in Arabic; Keeper of the keys in English; Rejoice in Greek; Laurel Crown in Hebrew

Hebrew: A/the laurel crown; a crown made of laurels was often given to winners of competitions back in ancient Greece and were associated with victory/triumph. A laurel crown is a wreath placed on top of a person's head. Though modern laurel wreaths are often circular and made of Bay Laurels (an evergreen plant), they were shaped more like horse shoes in ancient Greece.

Famous real-life people named Kayla: | Edit

Kayla Ewell, actress
Kayla Collins, model
Kayla Barclay, Miss Utah 2008
Kayla Stra, jockey

Kayla in song, story & screen: | Edit

Kayla Johnson is a character on Days of Our Lives