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Kyler

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Pronounced KYE-luhr /ˈkaɪ.ləɹ/Medium

Meaning: Narrows, channel, straitMedium

In 30 seconds: Kyler is an English name meaning 'narrows, channel, strait', used here for a girl.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningNarrows, channel, strait
U.S. rank (2024)#2941 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births56 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919832024

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

History & Origin

Kyler carries the watery meaning 'narrows, channel, strait', tying it to a sense of a passage between waters. It has the build of a surname-style name that crosses easily between boys and girls. Here it is used for a girl, leaning on its crisp, modern sound.

The y spelling and r ending give Kyler a brisk, contemporary feel. The data lists no variations, so it usually appears in this single clean form.

Did you know? Kyler likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Kyler — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Skyler— Shares Kyler's -yler ending and unisex modern sound.
Tyler— Matches the same surname-style -yler pattern and rhythm.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyler mean?

Kyler is usually explained as meaning 'narrows, channel, strait' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Kyler?

It's commonly said KYE-luhr /ˈkaɪ.ləɹ/.

Is Kyler a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kyler is used as a girl name.

How popular is Kyler?

In 2024, Kyler ranked #2941 in the U.S. for girls, with 56 births recorded.