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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Narrow strait, channel (inherited from Kyle)
- Origin
- Modern coinage (feminine form of Kyle, ultimately Scottish/Irish Gaelic)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KY-lah
Kyla, pronounced KY-lah, is a modern feminine form of Kyle, with roots in Scottish and Irish Gaelic. It carries Kyle's meaning of "narrow strait, channel," giving it a clear thread back to its source even as a newer name in its own right.
Meaning & Origin of Kyla
Meaning: Narrow strait, channel (inherited from Kyle).
Origin: modern coinage (feminine form of Kyle, ultimately Scottish/Irish Gaelic).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Kyla
KY-lahIPA /ˈkaɪlə/
Popularity of Kyla
Kyla reached its highest popularity in 2004, ranking #162 with 2,038 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #548, with 552 babies named Kyla.
Names Like Kyla
These names share Kyla’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Kyla mean?
Narrow strait, channel (inherited from Kyle). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kyla?
Kyla is pronounced KY-lah (IPA: /ˈkaɪlə/).
Is Kyla a popular name right now?
Kyla peaked at #162 in 2004 and is ranked #548 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1940–2024.)
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