Keila vs Reece

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keila

Girl #1,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"citadel, fortress"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish/Hebrew American Spanish-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,559
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kei

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keila Rank #1,559
Reece Rank #455

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #1559 for Keila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keila ___

  • Keila Rose
  • Keila Grace
  • Keila Marie
  • Keila Renee
  • Keila Dawn
  • Keila Luz

Reece ___

  • Reece James
  • Reece William
  • Reece Alexander
  • Reece Thomas
  • Reece Owen
  • Reece Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keila

Naomi Miriam Abigail Eliana Rafael

If you choose Reece

Owen Evan Finn Dylan Gwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keila or Reece more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Keila at #1559 in the United States.

What do Keila and Reece mean?

Keila means "citadel, fortress" (Hebrew origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Keila and Reece boy or girl names?

Keila is primarily a girl name. Reece is primarily a boy name.

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