Kyla Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kyla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kyla?
Kyla is spelled K-Y-L-A. The name has 4 letters.
Kyla at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The meaning of Kyla is uncertain, but it may derive as a feminine form related to Kyle, a Scottish Gaelic name meaning “narrow or straight…
- Origin
- Kyla is commonly associated as a feminine given name possibly derived from Kyle, which has Scottish Gaelic roots related to geographic features.
- Pronunciation
- KY-lah · 2 syllables
Kyla Popularity in 2025
Rank#579
Recorded Births512
- Girls usage fell 32 places to #579 and recorded 42 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kyla Mean?
The meaning of Kyla is uncertain, but it may derive as a feminine form related to Kyle, a Scottish Gaelic name meaning “narrow or straight channel.”
Origin: Kyla is commonly associated as a feminine given name possibly derived from Kyle, which has Scottish Gaelic roots related to geographic features.
How Do You Pronounce Kyla?
PronunciationKY-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kyla?
- History
- The name Kyla is documented in contemporary birth records, and its detailed historical usage is limited.
Kyla Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 512 | #579 |
| 2024 | Girls | 554 | #547 |
| 2023 | Girls | 527 | #564 |
| 2022 | Girls | 546 | #560 |
| 2021 | Girls | 626 | #498 |
| 2020 | Girls | 621 | #491 |
| 2019 | Girls | 674 | #462 |
| 2018 | Girls | 728 | #434 |
| 2017 | Girls | 807 | #387 |
| 2016 | Girls | 889 | #366 |
| 2015 | Girls | 921 | #357 |
| 2014 | Girls | 919 | #355 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,026 | #316 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,115 | #284 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,111 | #285 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,284 | #253 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,248 | #263 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,411 | #245 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,528 | #231 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,693 | #204 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,770 | #194 |
| 2004 | Girls | 2,038 | #162 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
| 2003 | Girls | 2,023 | #165 |
When Was Kyla Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2004 · Girls
2,038 recorded births
National rank #162
2003 · Girls
2,023 recorded births
National rank #165
2005 · Girls
1,770 recorded births
National rank #194
2002 · Girls
1,705 recorded births
National rank #187
Where Kyla Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #92 | 8 |
| IA | #354 | 9 |
| KY | #364 | 12 |
| SC | #373 | 13 |
| VA | #413 | 19 |
| MA | #417 | 13 |
| NC | #427 | 26 |
| CT | #459 | 6 |