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Kayle

Kayle is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “merry.” In 2024 it was given to 6 girls in the United States.

Kayle at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“merry”
Also spelled
Keyle, Caile, Cayle, Cale, Kaile, Kail

About the name Kayle

Kayle belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “merry” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Keyle, Caile, Cayle, Cale, Kaile, Kail.

In the United States, Kayle first appears in Social Security records in 1955. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1090 in 2000, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 4,015 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kayle in US records

First recorded (US)
1955
Best US rank
#1090 in 2000
Peak year
2000
Babies named Kayle in 2024
6
Total since 1880
4,015

Kayle in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3795 in 1996
Babies named Kayle in 2006
4
Total since 1996
7

Spellings & short forms

KeyleCaileCayleCaleKaileKail

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kayle mean?

Kayle means “merry” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kayle a boy or girl name?

Kayle is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kayle?

Kayle comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition. It is also spelled Keyle, Caile, Cayle, Cale, Kaile, Kail.

How popular is the name Kayle?

Kayle first appears in US records in 1955. Its best-ever ranking was #1090 in 2000, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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