Kelly vs Kayla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian English

23 High Risk

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Girl #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown of laurels"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #867

Kayla Rank #336

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

Is Kelly or Kayla more popular?

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

What do Kelly and Kayla mean?

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

Are Kelly and Kayla boy or girl names?

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