Kyla

At a Glance: Name: Kyla – Meaning: narrow strait, channel (inherited from Kyle) – Origin: modern coinage (feminine form of Kyle, ultimately Scottish/Irish Gaelic) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: KY-lah

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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

Phonetic: KY-lah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1940–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Kyla mean?

Narrow strait, channel (inherited from kyle). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kyla)

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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