Kayle
Kayle is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Slender, narrow, or strait of water.
Origin and history
Kayle is a modern variant of the name Cael, Cale, or Kyle, traced back to Gaelic roots referring to a narrow strait or channel of water. It has seen rare usage in the United States, predominantly given to boys as a contemporary spelling variation. It remains a distinctive choice that combines classic Gaelic phonetics with a modern appearance.
Popularity in the United States
626 babies in the United States have been named Kayle since 1880. It ranks #4050 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 178 |
| 2000-2010 | 143 |
| 2010-2019 | 47 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- It derives from Gaelic roots connected to geographical terms for narrow channels or land features.
- Kayle is a rare given name in the United States, with fewer than 1,000 total published birth records since 1880.