Holding steady.
Popularity of Keylah since 2000
Babies named Keylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Keylah is a modern, femininely styled name that first entered U.S. records in 2000. It reached its peak popularity in 2009 but has never cracked the top 1,000 names, indicating it remains a distinctive choice. Over the years, its popularity has remained stable without dramatic spikes, reflecting its niche appeal. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state in records. Keylah exemplifies the trend of invented names that blend familiar sounds with creative spelling, making it a fresh option for parents seeking a unique yet approachable name.
Keylah is a modern coinage that emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a respelling or variant of Kayla. Kayla itself has multiple possible origins, including a Gaelic connection or a combination of Kay and the feminine suffix -la. Keylah, with its distinctive 'Key-' spelling, reflects contemporary trends in name creation where traditional sounds are given new spellings for a unique identity.
“Keylah” around the world
Where Keylah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Key, KeyKey, Lala
Sibling names for Keylah
Names that share Keylah's style, for a brother or sister.
