UK girl's name
Kiela
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly Scandinavian.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kiela is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kiela popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Kiela. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kiela ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Kiela.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kiela as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Kiela mean?
The name Kiela is believed to have its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly Polish. It is a derivative of the Polish name Kieła, which means "sprout" or "bud." The name is thought to have emerged sometime in the Middle Ages, likely around the 13th or 14th century.
In its early days, the name Kiela was primarily used in Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe where Slavic languages were spoken. It was often given to children as a way to symbolize new life, growth, and the promise of a bright future.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kiela can be found in a Polish historical document from the 16th century, where it was used as the name of a young woman from a noble family. However, the name does not appear to have been widely used outside of Poland and its neighboring regions until more recent times.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Kiela. One such person was Kiela Bąk (1876-1945), a Polish painter and artist who was known for her portraits and landscapes. Another was Kiela Godzisz (1908-1992), a Polish resistance fighter during World War II who played a crucial role in the Warsaw Uprising against the German occupation.
In the realm of literature, there was Kiela Czubaczyńska (1920-2001), a Polish author and poet who wrote extensively about the experiences of women during and after the war. Additionally, Kiela Jankowska (1923-2012) was a renowned Polish actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.
One of the more recent notable individuals with the name Kiela was Kiela Kościoł (1948-2018), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament. She was known for her advocacy for women's rights and her efforts to promote gender equality in Polish politics.
While the name Kiela has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has gained some popularity in other parts of the world in recent decades, particularly among those with Slavic heritage or an appreciation for the name's meaning and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kiela over time
The chart below shows babies named Kiela registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kiela, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiela by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kiela was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5000 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kiela
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- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kiela: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kiela in the UK right now?
In 2007, Kiela was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kiela most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Kiela in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kiela?
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly Scandinavian.
How many people are called Kiela in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Kiela across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.