Keela

Girl name

Keela has been given to 1,070 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It peaked in 1978. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Keela.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,070

Peak year

1978 (33 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1956

10-year trend

▼ -67%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Keela — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Keelygirl

12,719 babies since 1957

Keylagirl

9,881 babies since 1961

Keilagirl

7,424 babies since 1956

Kaelagirl

6,358 babies since 1967

Leelagirl

4,545 babies since 1898

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Keela.

Roshondagirl

1,069 babies since 1966

Lucreciagirl

1,074 babies since 1916

Tarrahgirl

1,074 babies since 1971

Yalondagirl

1,076 babies since 1955

Cherissegirl

1,064 babies since 1950

Kynagirl

1,062 babies since 1951

Lashanagirl

1,061 babies since 1965

Shilagirl

1,080 babies since 1941

Keela vs Roshonda ⚖Keela vs Lucrecia ⚖Keela vs Tarrah ⚖Keela vs Yalonda ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Keela

Same era and popularity as Keela, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Roshonda Lucrecia Tarrah Yalonda

Brothers

Son Ikaika Baldomero Durand

FAQ

How popular is the name Keela?

Keela has been given to 1,070 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Keela peak?

Keela peaked in 1978, when 33 babies were given the name.

Is Keela a girl or boy name?

Keela is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Keela are girls).

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