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Keyilah

KAY-lah

Keyilah is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A modern name derived from the Hebrew name 'Keilah,' which means 'citadel' or 'fortress,' or is associated with the city of Keilah.”, and peaked in popularity in 2006.

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Keyilah Means

A modern name derived from the Hebrew name 'Keilah,' which means 'citadel' or 'fortress,' or is associated with the city of Keilah.

The Story of Keyilah

Rooted in an ancient word for 'citadel,' this name offers your daughter strength and a protective spirit.

Keyilah is a modern name with roots in the Hebrew name Keilah. In Hebrew, Keilah refers to a 'citadel' or 'fortress,' or is associated with the ancient Judean city mentioned in the Bible. Its modern usage carries forward this sense of strength and rootedness.

When you whisper Keyilah to your daughter, you impart a sense of inner strength and unwavering resilience. This name speaks to a protective nature, a child who is both independent and a steadfast presence for those she cares about.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

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Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#6 in 2006

Total Births

11

First Recorded

2006

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