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Definition of keila

keila

/ˈkeɪ.lə/
Kei · la
Plural:Keilas
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keila Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A female given name, commonly used as a variant spelling of Kayla.

Example

"Keila submitted her final research paper to the university's biology department ahead of the deadline."

2

A town and municipality located in Harju County in northwestern Estonia, functioning as a significant administrative and cultural center in the region.

3

A river in northern Estonia that flows into the Gulf of Finland, notable for featuring the Keila Waterfall along its course.

• Rhymes for keila

• Nearby Words

keg
kegger
kegon
keila
keila falls
keiskamma
keister

Word Origin & Etymology

As an Estonian place name, it was first documented in the 13th-century Danish Census Book as 'Keikæl'. As a given name in the English-speaking world, it is often a variant spelling of Kayla, originating from Yiddish or Hebrew roots meaning 'crown'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Keila. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/keila
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