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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Narrow strait, channel
- Origin
- Scottish (transferred surname/place name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KYLE
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
KYLEIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Kyle mean?
Narrow strait, channel. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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