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Name Origin

Kayla is a modern feminine given name of Hawaiian origin. It is a shortened form of the Hawaiian name Kawehilani, meaning 'the beloved one' or 'heavenly beauty'. Kayla carries connotations of love, beauty, and grace.

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Famous People

Kayla Harrison (1990-)

Judoka, Mixed Martial Artist

  • Two-time Olympic gold medalist in Judo
  • Former PFL Women's Lightweight Champion

Kayla Itsines

Personal trainer, author

  • Created the Bikini Body Guide (BBG) workout program
  • Has over 14 million followers on Instagram