Kaela
Kaela is a girls' name of English origin meaning “invented name; possibly slender or fair.” Kaela is a modern invented name, a variant spelling of Kayla or Caela.
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how do you pronounce Kaela?
KAY-lah
more about Kaela
It blends the sounds of popular names like Kayla and Michaela and appears in fantasy fiction as a character name, giving it a slightly exotic feel.
how popular is this name?
Kaela has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 16 years since 1987. It peaked at #648 in 1996, and ranked #933 in 2002.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2002 | #933 |
| 2001 | #860 |
| 2000 | #866 |
| 1999 | #700 |
| 1998 | #726 |
| 1997 | #657 |
| 1996 | #648 |
| 1995 | #702 |
| 1994 | #791 |
| 1993 | #837 |
| 1990 | #808 |
| 1987 | #913 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Kaela fell outside the top 1,000.
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quick answers about Kaela
What does the name Kaela mean?
Kaela means “invented name; possibly slender or fair”.
What is the origin of the name Kaela?
Kaela comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Kaela?
Kaela ranked #933 in the US in 2002, according to Social Security data.
Is Kaela a boy or girl name?
Kaela is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Kaela?
Kaela is pronounced KAY-lah, with 2 syllables.
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