Moon; moonlight; goddess of the moon
Name Profile
Cayla
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cayla.
Primary meaning
Variant of Kayla (pure; laurel crown)
Pronunciation: KAY-lah
Profile summary
Variant of Kayla. From Hebrew 'kala' meaning 'crown of laurel' or Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Popular in America since 1980s. The current meaning shown for this name is Variant of Kayla (pure; laurel crown). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAY-lah. It is listed alongside the related form Kayla. Cayla appears in girl naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cayla is currently cataloged under English (greek/hebrew) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Variant of Kayla (pure; laurel crown).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (greek/hebrew) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cayla is grouped as a nature girl name. Related form for this profile: Kayla. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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