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Khylah

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Pronounced KY-luh /ˈkaɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: Khylah is a modern respelling in the Kyla/Kayla family. Kyla is often linked to a feminine of Kyle (from Gaelic caol, 'narrow, strait') or read as a form of Kayla; the Kh- spelling is stylistic. Routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: A sleek respelling of Kyla: Khylah reads bright and modern (said 'KY-luh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningKhylah is a modern respelling in the Kyla/Kayla family. Kyla is often linked to a feminine of Kyle (from Gaelic caol, 'narrow, strait') or read as a form of Kayla; the Kh- spelling is stylistic. Routes uncertain here.
U.S. rank (2023)#16429 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 73

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919962023

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

Khylah is a contemporary respelling of Kyla/Kayla. Kyla is variously read as a feminine of Kyle (Gaelic caol, 'narrow') or a form of Kayla, and the Kh- here is decorative, so the route is uncertain, which we note. Modern and rare (said 'KY-luh').

It appears only in the newer, deep tier of U.S. girls' names. Extremely rare and freshly styled.

Did you know? Khylah gives Kyla a stylish Kh- makeover. Kyla itself is tied to Gaelic 'narrow strait' or to Kayla, so Khylah's exact route stays uncertain, which we note (said 'KY-luh').
Overall data confidence 33%
References — Khylah — Respelling of Kyla/Kayla; routes uncertain

Variations

KylaKylahKaila

Nicknames

KyLala

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If you like Khylah…

Kyla— the base name it respells
Kayla— a like bright K- name
Mila— a like short vowel-warm pick
Layla— a like soft two-beat choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khylah mean?

Khylah respells Kyla, tied to Gaelic 'narrow strait' or to Kayla; the exact route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Khylah?

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

Is Khylah a boy or girl name?

Khylah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Khylah?

Khylah is extremely rare and newly emerging.

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