Kayla vs Lela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayla

Girl #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown of laurels"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Kayla Rank #336

Lela Rank #2,191

Kayla is more popular, ranked #336 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Kayla or Lela more popular?

Kayla is more popular, ranked #336 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Kayla and Lela mean?

Kayla means "crown of laurels" (Hebrew origin). Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin).

Are Kayla and Lela boy or girl names?

Kayla is primarily a girl name. Lela is primarily a girl name.