Keilah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Keilah means 'strength' or 'power' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Keilah
Keilah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'keil', which means 'strength' or 'power'. In the Bible, Keilah was the name of a town mentioned in the Book of Samuel. The name Keilah carries the connotation of inner strength, resilience, and determination. It can also symbolize a sense of community and protection.
Popularity of the Name Keilah
The popularity for the name Keilah peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 66 births, which ranked number 4,500 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Keilah had the most female births in 2005 with 66, which ranked number 2,579 out of 19,191 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Keilah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 44 births to 25 births, a decline of -43.18%. Among females, Keilah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 44 births to 25 births, a decline of -43.18%.
Nationwide Popularity of Keilah
- 20 Year Trend of Keilah: -59.02%
- 10 Year Trend of Keilah: -43.18%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Keilah: -43.18%
Popularity of Keilah by State
Among females, Keilah was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Keilah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2577 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Keilah
- Total Births of Keilah: 24 (-5.50%)
- Female Births of Keilah: 24 (-5.50%)
Given the downward trend of Keilah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.50% decrease in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. For Females, births for Keilah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 24 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.50%.