Kyle
Kyle: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kaɪl/ · /ˈkaɪ.əl/
Meaning and origin of Kyle
Root meaning: “narrows”
- A unisex given name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From several places in Scotland and Northern Ireland, derived from Gaelic caol (“narrows”).
How popular is Kyle?
Since 1880, 8,933 girls and 485,780 boys in the U.S. have been named Kyle (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #594 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #18 in 1990. In 2025 it ranked #509 for boys, with 611 babies given the name.
Names similar to Kyle
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Kyle FAQ
What does the name Kyle mean?
Kyle traces back to a root meaning "narrows". A unisex given name. A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname. From several places in Scotland and Northern Ireland, derived from Gaelic caol (“narrows”).
What is the origin of the name Kyle?
Kyle is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Kyle?
Since 1880, 8,933 girls and 485,780 boys in the U.S. have been named Kyle (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #594 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #18 in 1990. In 2025 it ranked #509 for boys, with 611 babies given the name.
Is Kyle a boy or girl name?
Kyle is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 8,933 girls and 485,780 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.