Holding steady.
Popularity of Kiela since 1970
Babies named Kiela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kiela is a modern American name first recorded in 1970, during a period when inventive and melodic names became increasingly popular. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the U.S., with its peak usage occurring in 2006. The name is typically given to girls and has maintained a stable but low level of use, with no strong association to any particular state. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely arose as a variant of names like Kyla or Keely, or as a creative respelling. Given its rarity, Kiela offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and uncommon.
Kiela is a modern American name that first appeared in records in 1970. It may be a variant of Kyla (from Kyle) or Keely (from Irish surname Ó Cadhla, meaning 'graceful'), or a creative respelling of names like Kiele or Kaila. Its usage peaked in 2006 but has remained infrequent, never ranking in the top 1,000 U.S. names. The name likely emerged as part of the trend of unique, melodic names with the '-ela' suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kiela
Names that share Kiela's style, for a brother or sister.
