Khyle

♂ Boy

Pronounced KYL /ˈkaɪl/Medium

Meaning: A modern Kh- respelling of Kyle, from the Scottish Gaelic caol, 'narrow; a strait or channel'. As used it is a fresh spelling; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern respelling: Khyle recasts Kyle, 'narrow strait' (said 'KYL'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Scottish

MeaningA modern Kh- respelling of Kyle, from the Scottish Gaelic caol, 'narrow; a strait or channel'. As used it is a fresh spelling; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11682 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 325

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

Khyle is a modern Kh- respelling of Kyle, from the Scottish Gaelic caol, 'narrow; a strait or channel', originally a place and surname. As used it is a fresh spelling, and its routes are uncertain, which we note. A crisp one-beat pick (said 'KYL').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, modern, and coined.

Did you know? Khyle reads as a modern Kh- respelling of Kyle, from Scottish Gaelic caol, 'narrow; strait'; its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'KYL').

Overall data confidence 32%

References - Khyle — modern Kh- respelling of Kyle; routes uncertain

Variations

KyleKileKyele

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Cole— a like one-beat pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khyle mean?

Khyle is a modern respelling of Kyle, from Scottish Gaelic caol, 'narrow; strait'; its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Khyle?

It's said KYL /ˈkaɪl/ - one syllable.

Is Khyle a boy or girl name?

Khyle is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Khyle?

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