Kyle

♀ Girl

How to Pronounce Kyle

Pronounced KYLE /ˈkaɪl/High

Meaning: From Scottish Gaelic caol, 'a narrow strait, channel, sound'; overwhelmingly a boys' name, here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Crisp and Scottish: Kyle means 'a narrow strait'. Overwhelmingly a boys' name; here for girls, it's sleek and unconventional.

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Origin MediumScottish

MeaningFrom Scottish Gaelic caol, 'a narrow strait, channel, sound'; overwhelmingly a boys' name, here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#4511 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1987

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,915

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

Kyle comes from Scottish Gaelic caol, 'a narrow strait, channel, sound' (also a region of Ayrshire). Overwhelmingly a boys' name, it appears rarely for girls, which this page covers honestly.

It registers thinly for girls. Very rare for girls, a-narrow-strait at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Kyle comes from Scottish Gaelic caol, 'a narrow strait or channel' — overwhelmingly a boys' name (it appears for girls rarely, which we note).

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Kyle — root etymology

Variations

KylaKylieKy

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyle mean?

Kyle is Scottish for 'a narrow strait, channel'.

How do you pronounce Kyle?

It's said KYLE /ˈkaɪl/ — a single syllable.

Is Kyle a boy or girl name?

Kyle is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this page covers its rare use for girls.

How popular is Kyle?

Kyle is very rare for girls in the U.S.