Girl
Kyla
strait, narrow
About Kyla
This name carries a crisp, contemporary energy that feels both approachable and distinctive. It strikes an excellent balance between familiarity and uniqueness, making it memorable without being difficult to pronounce or spell. The short, two-syllable structure gives it a confident, no-nonsense quality while maintaining softness through its vowel sounds. It's the kind of name that works beautifully across all life stages, from a playful toddler to a successful professional. The name has gained steady popularity in recent decades, appealing to parents who want something modern yet timeless. Its simplicity makes it versatile for pairing with various middle names and surnames, and it naturally lends itself to the affectionate nickname "Ky" if desired. The name projects strength and independence while retaining a warm, friendly character that makes it highly approachable in social settings.
Popularity of the Name Kyla
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | #898 | #369 | |||
| 1976 | #833 | #339 | |||
| 1977 | #852 | ||||
| 1978 | #782 | #241 | |||
| 1979 | #553 | #369 | |||
| 1980 | #606 | #372 | |||
| 1981 | #528 | #362 | |||
| 1982 | #528 | ||||
| 1983 | #535 | ||||
| 1984 | #523 | ||||
| 1985 | #581 | ||||
| 1986 | #547 | ||||
| 1987 | #460 | #245 | |||
| 1988 | #426 | ||||
| 1989 | #428 | ||||
| 1990 | #428 | ||||
| 1991 | #397 | #168 | |||
| 1992 | #367 | #176 | |||
| 1993 | #396 | #318 | #203 | ||
| 1994 | #401 | #291 | #226 | ||
| 1995 | #411 | #301 | #194 | ||
| 1996 | #290 | #385 | #186 | ||
| 1997 | #260 | #717 | #276 | #175 | |
| 1998 | #265 | #481 | #209 | #182 | |
| 1999 | #253 | #586 | #136 | #168 | |
| 2000 | #235 | #677 | #119 | #164 | |
| 2001 | #247 | #457 | #130 | #693 | #167 |
| 2002 | #187 | #484 | #144 | #485 | #168 |
| 2003 | #165 | #317 | #97 | #422 | #140 |
| 2004 | #162 | #322 | #109 | #634 | #129 |
| 2005 | #194 | #310 | #158 | #499 | #172 |
| 2006 | #204 | #242 | #112 | #256 | #151 |
| 2007 | #231 | #237 | #129 | #526 | #190 |
| 2008 | #245 | #265 | #178 | #374 | #246 |
| 2009 | #263 | #243 | #110 | #429 | #246 |
| 2010 | #253 | #229 | #126 | #342 | #195 |
| 2011 | #286 | #261 | #180 | #352 | #268 |
| 2012 | #284 | #306 | #213 | #490 | #281 |
| 2013 | #317 | #318 | #205 | #409 | #272 |
| 2014 | #356 | #330 | #143 | #517 | #286 |
| 2015 | #358 | #445 | #249 | #508 | #331 |
| 2016 | #367 | #399 | #199 | #460 | #409 |
| 2017 | #388 | #441 | #168 | #617 | #358 |
| 2018 | #435 | #522 | #195 | #347 | #451 |
| 2019 | #462 | #485 | #261 | #471 | #425 |
| 2020 | #492 | #520 | #283 | #524 | |
| 2021 | #498 | #607 | #386 | #409 | #503 |
| 2022 | #560 | #574 | #674 | #605 | |
| 2023 | #564 | #546 | #290 | #462 | #496 |
| 2024 | #547 | #668 | #314 | #725 | |
| 2025 | #580 | #764 | #291 | #506 | #525 |
| 1971 | #347 | ||||
| 1972 | #305 | ||||
| 1973 | #327 | ||||
| 1975 | #281 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kyla
Names Similar to Kyla
Nicknames for Kyla
- Ky
- Kay
- Kylie
- La
- Kiki
Famous People Named Kyla
| Kyla Pratt | American actress |
| Kyla Ross | American gymnast |
| Kyla La Grange | British singer-songwriter |
| Kyla Weber | Canadian television producer |
| Kyla Drew | American child actress |
| Kyla Kenedy | American child actress |
| Kyla Drew Simmons | American actress |
| Kyla Wayans | American actress |
| Kyla Jade | American singer |
| Kyla Alvarez | Filipino singer |
| Kyla Imani | American singer-songwriter |
| Kyla Cole | Slovak adult model |
| Kyla Garcia | American actress |
| Kyla Lavelle | English musician |
| Kyla Avril | South African singer |
| Kyla Wight | British TV personality |
| Kyla Davis | American musician |
| Kyla Leibel | Canadian volleyball player |
| Kyla Miranda | Filipino actress |
Characters Named Kyla
| Kyla Ren | Character from the Star Wars franchise |
| Kyla Duffy | Character from the TV show "The Good Place" |
| Kyla Tanner | Character from the book series "Legend" by Marie Lu |
| Kyla Morgan | Character from the TV show "Teen Wolf" |
| Kyla Willowbrook | Character from the book series "The Lunar Chronicles" by Marissa Meyer |
| Kyla Romanov | Character from the book series "The Royal We" by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan |
| Kyla Morris | Character from the TV show "The Bold Type" |
| Kyla Ross | Character from the TV show "Make It or Break It" |
| Kyla Tate | Character from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Kyla Barones | Character from the TV show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Kyla Kessler | Character from the TV show "Friday Night Lights" |
| Kyla Grogan | Character from the book series "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins |
| Kyla Samuels | Character from the TV show "Criminal Minds" |
| Kyla Bennett | Character from the TV show "Gossip Girl" |
| Kyla Malone | Character from the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Kyla North | Character from the book series "The Mortal Instruments" by Cassandra Clare |
| Kyla Hastings | Character from the TV show "One Tree Hill" |
| Kyla Clarke | Character from the TV show "The Crown" |
| Kyla Reed | Character from the TV show "Private Practice" |
| Kyla Ruiz | Character from the TV show "Jane the Virgin" |