name
Kayla
KAY-luh
Kayla (name) means a modern female given name. Example: “Kayla became one of the most popular baby names of the 1990s.”
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A modern female given name.
"Kayla's look tended to change with the seasons; at the moment it was less Goth than paramilitary, with laced jump boots."
— Mercedes Lackey, Rosemary Edghill (2003)
"Kayla became one of the most popular baby names of the 1990s."
How to use Kayla
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA modern first name, likely blending Kay with Michaela or Layla.
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Etymology
A relatively recent coinage, likely inspired by Kay or Michaela, possibly modeled on the name Layla.
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What does “Kayla” mean?
The word “Kayla” means a modern female given name. In plain terms, a modern first name, likely blending Kay with Michaela or Layla.
How do you pronounce “Kayla”?
“Kayla” is pronounced KAY-luh (/ˈkeɪ.lə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kayla” in a sentence?
Here is “Kayla” used in a sentence: “Kayla became one of the most popular baby names of the 1990s.”
What part of speech is “Kayla”?
“Kayla” is a name.
