Keila

Meaning of Keila

Keila can mean "citadel" or "fortress". It also sometimes means "beloved".

Keila has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Keila

After ranking as high as #989 in 2001, Keila has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Keila

• Keila Brown
  American model and actress
• Keila Costa
  Brazilian track and field athlete
• Keila Merino
  Ecuadorian footballer
• Keila Hodari
  American actress and producer
• Keila Ravelo
  American attorney

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Questions about the name Keila

What does the name Keila mean?

Keila means keila can mean "citadel" or "fortress". it also sometimes means "beloved", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Keila?

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

When was Keila most popular?

Keila peaked at #989 in 2001.