What is the origin of the name Kalylah?

Kalylah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Kalylah?

Kalylah is currently ranked #9198 in the United States and is new in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kalylah?

Kalylah is pronounced ka-LEE-lah.

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GirlArabic

Kalylah

ka-LEE-lah

Popularity

#9198

new

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

Peak Year

#11 in 2024

First Recorded

2017

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of the Arabic name 'Khalilah', meaning 'friend' or 'beloved'.

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Kali Kay Lila

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Kali Kay Lila

Spelling Variations

Khalilah Kalila Kaylah

Similar Names

Layla Amira Yasmin Zahra

Personality Traits

FriendlyAffectionateCaringKind

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