Kyla
Kyla is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Narrow channel, strait, or graceful.
Origin and history
Kyla is a given name of Gaelic origin, derived as a feminine form of Kyle, meaning a narrow channel or strait, or linked to the Irish surname O'Cadhla meaning graceful. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, it remains a well-established and familiar choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
43,674 babies in the United States have been named Kyla since 1880. It ranks #651 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #533.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.5 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
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 | 20 |
| 1950-1960 | 221 |
| 1960-1970 | 542 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,524 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,067 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,366 |
| 2000-2010 | 16,074 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,474 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,386 |
Famous people named Kyla
- Kyla Pratt: Actress, Musician
- Kyla Ross: Gymnast, Olympic Gold Medalist
Nicknames
Ky
Fun facts
- Kyla experienced a major peak in U.S. popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- It originated partly as a feminine derivative of the Scottish Gaelic place name Kyle.