Kaela

Meaning of Kaela

Kaela is often considered an Irish name and is thought to mean "slender" or "fair."

Kaela has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kaela

After ranking as high as #864 in 2001, Kaela has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kaela

• Kaela Kimura
  Japanese singer, fashion model
• Kaela Davis
  American professional basketball player
• Kaela Tavares
  Brazilian Olympic sailor
• Kaela Banney
  Australian rules footballer
• Kaela Mei-Shing Garner
  American actress

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Questions about the name Kaela

What does the name Kaela mean?

Kaela means kaela is often considered an irish name and is thought to mean "slender" or "fair.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Kaela a boy's or a girl's name?

Kaela is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kaela?

Kaela did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kaela most popular?

Kaela peaked at #864 in 2001.