Keela
Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Keela: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1998.
A name with roots in both Irish and Scottish Gaelic, Keela is typically a feminine diminutive of the longer name Michaela, itself the feminine form of Michael, meaning "who is like God?" It can also be an anglicized spelling of the Irish name Céile, meaning "companion" or "friend." While there are no widely famous bearers in the mainstream, the name has a lyrical, modern feel that has seen consistent, if modest, use across Scotland and Ireland. The small village of Keila in Estonia shares a similar sound, but has no direct etymological link. Notably, this name sits alongside other melodic, vowel-heavy choices like Keeva and Teagan, offering a gentle yet distinctive alternative to the more commonly seen Kayla.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19984 babies
- Latest (1998)
- #5584 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1998
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y