Kayla Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kayla Name at a Glance

Name	Kayla
Meaning	Variants of Kay: keeper of the keys; pure. Famous bearer: Kayla is a character on daytime TV series 'Days of Our Lives. '.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Kayla Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kayla means “Variants of Kay: keeper of the keys; pure. Famous bearer: Kayla is a character on daytime TV series 'Days of Our Lives”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kayla Name Origin

Our database records Kayla under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kayla a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kayla is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kayla

When considering Kayla for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.