Kyla

Kyla is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 552 girls in the United States.

Kyla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kyla

Kyla belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kyla first appears in Social Security records in 1940. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #162 in 2004, and in 2024 552 babies received the name — 43,154 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kyla in US records

First recorded (US)
1940
Best US rank
#162 in 2004
Peak year
2004
Babies named Kyla in 2024
552
Total since 1880
43,154

Kyla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#233 in 2010
Babies named Kyla in 2025
47
Total since 1996
2,997

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kyla mean?

The meaning of Kyla is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kyla a boy or girl name?

Kyla is a girl name. In 2024, 552 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kyla?

Kyla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kyla?

Kyla first appears in US records in 1940. Its best-ever ranking was #162 in 2004, and 552 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].