Kyla Girl

Popularity: #496 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KYE-lah //ˈkaɪ.lə//

Origin: Irish; Hebrew

Meaning: Irish: slender; Hebrew: crown

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kyla has roots that can be traced back to multiple linguistic traditions. It is often considered a modern variant of the name Kayla, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Kaila," meaning "crown" or "laurel." The Hebrew form has been adapted through various languages, including the transition into English where it became popularized in the late 20th century.

The name Kayla may also have connections to the Irish name "Caela," which means "slender" or "fair," further illustrating the diverse origins of the name Kyla. Historically, the name Kyla and its variants have appeared in various cultures, but it gained significant traction in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century.

While there are no specific biblical figures or saints directly associated with the name Kyla, its Hebrew roots link it to a rich tradition of names that signify beauty and honor, often found in religious texts and literature. The name's adoption into popular culture can be seen in various forms of media, but its historical milestones are more closely tied to the broader evolution of names derived from Hebrew and Celtic origins.

Culturally, names like Kyla resonate with themes of strength and beauty, often symbolizing a sense of pride and identity. The name's association with a crown or laurel connects it to notions of victory and achievement, which have been celebrated throughout history.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Kay or Kiki may also be used, reflecting a common practice in many cultures where names are affectionately shortened. Overall, Kyla embodies a blend of historical significance and cultural depth, making it a name with enduring appeal.

Famous people named Kyla

In this section, you will find notable people named Kyla. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kyla who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Kyla who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Kyla Pratt is an actress best known for Dr. Dolittle, The Proud Family, and One on One.

Kyla Ross is a gymnast best known for winning a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics and being a member of the Fierce Five.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kyla, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kyla. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kyla was first seen in the United States in 1940.

Kyla has ranked as high as #352 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Kyla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kyla is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kyla was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kyla.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 512 0 512
2024 554 0 554
2023 527 0 527
2022 546 0 546
2021 626 0 626
2020 621 0 621
2019 674 0 674
2018 728 0 728
2017 807 0 807
2016 889 0 889
2015 921 0 921
2014 919 0 919
2013 1,026 0 1,026
2012 1,115 0 1,115
2011 1,111 0 1,111
2010 1,284 0 1,284
2009 1,248 0 1,248
2008 1,411 0 1,411
2007 1,528 0 1,528
2006 1,693 0 1,693
2005 1,770 0 1,770
2004 2,044 6 2,038
2003 2,028 5 2,023
2002 1,705 0 1,705
2001 1,295 0 1,295
2000 1,363 0 1,363
1999 1,245 0 1,245
1998 1,177 0 1,177
1997 1,124 8 1,116
1996 997 0 997
1995 625 0 625
1994 626 0 626
1993 638 0 638
1992 706 5 701
1991 645 0 645
1990 596 0 596
1989 580 0 580
1988 546 0 546
1987 485 5 480
1986 371 0 371
1985 336 0 336
1984 369 0 369
1983 351 0 351
1982 371 0 371
1981 360 0 360
1980 303 0 303
1979 336 0 336
1978 195 0 195
1977 173 0 173
1976 166 0 166
1975 106 0 106
1974 142 0 142
1973 97 0 97
1972 106 0 106
1971 106 0 106
1970 97 0 97
1969 63 0 63
1968 63 0 63
1967 72 0 72
1966 63 0 63
1965 66 0 66
1964 54 0 54
1963 53 0 53
1962 42 0 42
1961 35 0 35
1960 31 0 31
1959 37 0 37
1958 28 0 28
1957 37 0 37
1956 26 0 26
1955 22 0 22
1954 25 0 25
1953 17 0 17
1952 13 0 13
1951 11 0 11
1950 5 0 5
1949 8 0 8
1948 7 0 7
1940 5 0 5

Top States for Kyla (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 60
12%
TX 57
11%
FL 43
8%
OH 27
5%
GA 24
5%
PA 24
5%
NY 20
4%
VA 19
4%
MI 18
3%
WA 17
3%
NC 16
3%
MN 15
3%
IL 14
3%
NJ 14
3%
TN 13
3%
SC 12
2%
MD 11
2%
WI 11
2%
AZ 11
2%
IA 10
2%
IN 8
2%
KY 8
2%
UT 7
1%
MO 7
1%
AL 7
1%
CO 6
1%
LA 6
1%
NV 6
1%
MA 6
1%
MS 6
1%
CT 5
1%
OK 5
1%
OR 5
1%