Khyla

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Pronounced KY-lah /ˈkaɪ.lɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kyla — variously the feminine of Kyle ('a narrow channel; a wood', Gaelic) and a feminine of Kyle/Kylie; also linked to the Hebrew 'crown, laurel'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A narrow channel; victorious: Khyla spells Kyla — 'a narrow channel'. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowGaelic, Hebrew

MeaningA spelling of Kyla — variously the feminine of Kyle ('a narrow channel; a wood', Gaelic) and a feminine of Kyle/Kylie; also linked to the Hebrew 'crown, laurel'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9182 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,053

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Khyla is a spelling of Kyla — variously the feminine of Kyle, from Gaelic caol, 'a narrow channel; a wood, a strait' — and folk-linked to the Hebrew 'crown, laurel' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name; the Kh- styling personalizes it (nickname Ky).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, a-narrow-channel at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kyla is the feminine of Kyle, 'a narrow channel; a wood' (Gaelic) — Khyla is a Kh- spelling, crisp and modern (also folk-linked to 'crown, laurel'; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KY-lah').

Overall data confidence 45%

Behind the Name — Kyla — routes layered

Variations

KylaKylahKila

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khyla mean?

Khyla spells Kyla — Gaelic 'a narrow channel; a wood' (folk-linked to 'crown'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Khyla?

It's said KY-lah /ˈkaɪ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khyla a boy or girl name?

Khyla is a girl's name.

How popular is Khyla?

Khyla is a very rare name in the U.S.