Kyla
Kyla: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kaɪlə/
Meaning and origin of Kyla
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
Modern invention that can be explained as a feminine form of Kyle with -a.
How popular is Kyla?
Since 1880, 43,674 girls and 29 boys in the U.S. have been named Kyla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #162 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #6987 in 1997. In 2025 it ranked #580 for girls, with 512 babies given the name.
Names similar to Kyla
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Sibling name ideas for Kyla
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Kyla FAQ
What does the name Kyla mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. Modern invention that can be explained as a feminine form of Kyle with -a.
How popular is the name Kyla?
Since 1880, 43,674 girls and 29 boys in the U.S. have been named Kyla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #162 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #6987 in 1997. In 2025 it ranked #580 for girls, with 512 babies given the name.
Is Kyla a boy or girl name?
Kyla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 43,674 girls and 29 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.