Standard spelling
凯拉
Kǎi lā
The common Chinese spelling of Kayla.
- 凯
- triumph, victory
- 拉
- a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Kayla, light on meaning.
Kayla in Chinese
In Chinese, Kayla is written 凯拉 (Kǎi lā), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 可岚 (Kě lán): a Chinese-style name meaning lovely mountain mist.
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凯拉
Kǎi lā
Kayla
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
可岚
Kě lán
A Chinese-style name meaning lovely mountain mist.
- 可
- lovable
- 岚
- mountain mist
Sounds like the “Kay-la” of Kayla and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
岚
Lán
A single character meaning mountain mist.
- 岚
- mountain mist
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Kayla comes from.
Kayla is a modern name whose origin is uncertain; it is often explained as an elaboration of Kay. It became popular in the United States in the 1980s.
About Kayla in Chinese
What does the name Kayla mean?
Kayla is a modern name whose origin is uncertain; it is often explained as an elaboration of Kay. It became popular in the United States in the 1980s.
How do you say Kayla in Chinese?
Kayla is written 凯拉 and pronounced Kǎi lā. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Kayla, light on meaning.
What does 可岚 mean?
可岚 (Kě lán) is a Chinese-style name for Kayla: a Chinese-style name meaning lovely mountain mist. 可 means “lovable”, 岚 means “mountain mist”.
Which version of Kayla is best for a tattoo?
凯拉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 可岚 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.