Keilah
Girl name · Arabic · Hebrew · Irish
- US rank
- #4,460
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,309 in 1997
31 babies were named Keilah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,463 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Keilah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Keilah, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Keilah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKeilah first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1997, when it reached #2,309.
- TrendKeilah has climbed 2,463 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,460. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Keilah
Keilah is a girl name of Arabic, Hebrew and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lah”. US birth records list Keilah for girls from 1976 to 2025, in 50 of those 50 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #2,309 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,460, with 31 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesHebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.9 | 204,082 girls |
| 1980s | 7.6 | 131,062 girls |
| 1990s | 23 | 44,326 girls |
| 2000s | 28 | 35,224 girls |
| 2010s | 21 | 48,356 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 65,646 girls |
Other spellings of Keilah
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Unisex name: Salem · peace
Questions about the name Keilah
What is the origin of the name Keilah?
Keilah has Arabic, Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Eleanor, Layla, Lyla.
Is Keilah a boy or girl name?
Keilah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Keilah?
Keilah ranked #4,460 for US girls in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#2,309).