Kylah

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Pronounced KY-luh /ˈkaɪ.lə/High

Meaning: Slender; graceful; from Irish/Scottish Gaelic caol (slender, narrow), or a variant of Kyle (a narrow strait of water)Medium

In 30 seconds: A -ah spelling variant of Kyla, meaning 'slender' or 'graceful' from Irish/Scottish Gaelic. The -ah ending adds a soft, feminine visual distinction from Kyle and Kyla.

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Origin MediumIrish, Scottish

MeaningSlender; graceful; from Irish/Scottish Gaelic caol (slender, narrow), or a variant of Kyle (a narrow strait of water)

U.S. rank (2025)#1645 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births126 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,278

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

Kylah is a variant of Kyla, from Irish/Scottish Gaelic caol (slender, narrow) or from the Kyle geographical term (narrow strait). The -ah ending is an American feminine spelling convention.

Kylah ranked #1256 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? A 'kyle' in Scottish geography is a narrow strait of water between islands or between an island and the mainland — giving the name Kyla/Kylah a beautiful geographical water meaning. The Kyle of Lochalsh in Scotland is the famous gateway to the Isle of Skye.

Overall data confidence 80%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

KylaKyleKylie

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If you like Kylah…

Kyla— the standard -a spelling of the same name

Kylie— the -ie form of the same name with the same Irish/Celtic root

Kayla— two-syllable -ayla ending name with the same sound

Layla— two-syllable -aylah ending name in the same phonetic family

Lylah— two-syllable -ylah ending name with the same soft feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kylah mean?

Kylah means 'slender' or 'narrow' from Irish/Scottish Gaelic caol, a -ah spelling variant of Kyla.

How do you pronounce Kylah?

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

Is Kylah a boy or girl name?

Kylah is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Kylah?

Kylah ranked #1256 for U.S. girls in 2024.