Kayla vs Kelly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayla

Girl #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown of laurels"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

✓ All Clear

Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian English

23 High Risk

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Kayla Rank #336

Kelly Rank #867

Kayla is more popular, ranked #336 vs #867 for Kelly.

Is Kayla or Kelly more popular?

Kayla is more popular, ranked #336 compared to Kelly at #867 in the United States.

What do Kayla and Kelly mean?

Kayla means "crown of laurels" (Hebrew origin). Kelly means "frequenter of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kayla and Kelly boy or girl names?

Kayla is primarily a girl name. Kelly is primarily a girl name.