Keila
KAY-lah
Keila is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Keila is a Hebrew name meaning "citadel" or "fortress." It represents strength and protection.”. It currently ranks #1562 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2006.
What Keila Means
“Keila is a Hebrew name meaning "citadel" or "fortress." It represents strength and protection.”
The Story of Keila
This Hebrew name, meaning 'fortress,' carries a powerful sense of strength and protection that was always meant for your daughter.
Keila is a Hebrew name that speaks of resilience, meaning 'citadel' or 'fortress.' It evokes an image of unwavering strength and a protected core, a name that has resonated through ancient communities. Its journey is one of conveying steadfastness and security, a name chosen for its inherent power and protective symbolism.
Whispering 'Keila' to your baby girl feels like building an invisible shield around her, a name that sounds like a promise of safety and unwavering support. It is the sound of a fierce protector, a characteristic you already sense in her spirit. This name will be her quiet, unshakeable strength.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#239 in 2006
Total Births
7,288
First Recorded
1956
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