Kayla 
Hebrew, "Laurel, crown"
By taking the most feminine and doll-like syllables of Michaela and spinning them off into their own pretty little name, savvy parents created adorable Kayla, which is now one of the most well-loved girls names around.

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Keyla, Kaileah, Kaylea, Kailee, Kailea, Kaila, Kaylah, Kailah, Kaylene, Kaylia, Kaylee, Kayleen, Kailey, Keila
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Kay
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