Kyle

At a Glance: Name: Kyle – Meaning: narrow strait, channel – Origin: Scottish (transferred surname/place name) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KYLE

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Kyle is a Scottish name, originally a surname and place name meaning "narrow strait" or "channel," pronounced simply as it looks: KYLE. It has both a timeless, classic and clean, modern feel, a short, clean choice for a boy that reads as current without trying too hard.

Meaning & Origin of Kyle

Meaning: Narrow strait, channel.

Origin: Scottish (transferred surname/place name).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Kyle

Phonetic: KYLE   IPA: /ˈkaɪl/

Popularity of Kyle

Kyle hit its high point in 1990, when 22,710 boys were given the name, ranking it #18 that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #439, with just 716 babies named Kyle — still in use, but far from its early-1990s peak.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Kyle mean?

Narrow strait, channel. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kyle)

How do you pronounce Kyle?

Kyle is pronounced KYLE (IPA: /ˈkaɪl/).

Is Kyle a popular name right now?

Kyle peaked at #18 in 1990 and is ranked #439 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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