Kayla in Chinese
Kayla in Chinese is 凯拉 (Kǎi Lā).
- Origin
- Hebrew/Irish
- Meaning
- pure; slender
The name traces back to Hebrew/Irish sources, where it is usually explained as "pure; slender". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1933 and peaked in 1991.
3 ways to write Kayla
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
凯拉
Kǎi Lā
The standard transliteration of Kayla: 凯 (kǎi, "triumph, victory song"), 拉 (lā, "to pull (phonetic 'la')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
The mapping is one character per syllable: 凯 (kǎi) carries "kay", 拉 (lā) carries "la". The tone contour is 3-1 (dipping, high level).
Character breakdown
16 strokes total (simplified)- 凯
kǎi
Tone 3 · 8 strokes (simplified)
triumph, victory song
- 拉
lā
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
to pull (phonetic 'la')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
雅洁
Yǎ Jié
Inspired by "pure; slender": 雅 (yǎ, "elegant, refined") + 洁 (jié, "clean, pure"), expressing purity and clarity.
Why these characters?
雅 (elegant, refined) answers the "pure" in Kayla's meaning, and 洁 (clean, pure) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
21 strokes total (simplified)- 雅
yǎ
Tone 3 · 12 strokes (simplified)
elegant, refined
- 洁
jié
Tone 2 · 9 strokes (simplified)
clean, pure
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
凯清
Kǎi Qīng
凯 (kǎi, "triumph, victory song") + 清 (qīng, "clear, pure"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 凯 (kǎi), the same opening character as the transliteration 凯拉, for the "kay" sound, and replaces the rest with 清 ("clear, pure") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 凯
kǎi
Tone 3 · 8 strokes (simplified)
triumph, victory song
- 清
qīng
Tone 1 · 11 strokes (simplified)
clear, pure
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 336,512 girls named Kayla since 1933, with the high point in 1991 (18,542 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #14 to #138 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1991
- Peak decade
- 1990s
- First year
- 1933
- Total since 1880
- 336,512
More About Kayla in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Kayla offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Kayla, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Kayla, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Kayla to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
How is Kayla translated into Chinese?
凯拉 (Kǎi Lā), or 凱拉 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Kayla?
US Social Security records show 336,512 girls named Kayla since 1933, with the high point in 1991 (18,542 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #14 to #138 among girls.
Is there a Chinese name for Kayla with real meaning?
Try 雅洁 (Yǎ Jié): elegant, refined + clean, pure, inspired by "pure; slender". For something that still sounds like Kayla, 凯清 (Kǎi Qīng) is a middle ground.