Caela
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Caela: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2012.
Caela is a modern feminine name, most often considered a creative spelling of Kayla, which itself emerged as a variant of Kay or a feminine form of Michael, meaning "who is like God?" in Hebrew. It can also be linked to the Irish name Caoilfhionn, meaning "slender and fair," or the Latin *caelum*, meaning "heaven." While no famous bearers immediately spring to mind, the name shares its sound with the Scottish island of Canna, whose name may derive from a similar Gaelic root. Caela offers a fresh, melodic alternative to more common names like Kayla or Mila, and its celestial Latin connection gives it a light, airy feel that appeals to modern parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20123 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y