Kylah
Kylah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Narrow, strait, or channel; alternative modern inventive creation.
Origin and history
Kylah is a modern feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century as a phonetic variant of Kyla or Kila. It is often understood as a feminine form of Kyle, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word for a narrow strait or channel. In the United States, it remains a moderately popular choice for parents seeking a soft, contemporary sound.
Popularity in the United States
6,281 babies in the United States have been named Kylah since 1880. It ranks #2147 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1232.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.4 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- FL (9.2 %)
- OH (7.4 %)
- GA (6.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 40 |
| 1980-1990 | 132 |
| 1990-2000 | 624 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,137 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,386 |
| 2020-2029 | 962 |
Nicknames
Ky
Fun facts
- As a variant of Kyla, the name traces its roots to the Scottish Gaelic word 'caol', meaning a narrow strait or channel.
- The addition of the silent 'h' at the end became popular in late 20th-century U.S. naming trends.