What does the name Kyle mean?

The name Kyle means "Narrows, channel".

What is the origin of the name Kyle?

Kyle is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 716 babies were named Kyle in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Kyle is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 716 ↘

All-Time Total: 485,017

Peak Year: 1990

Kyle is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "caol" meaning "narrow" or "strait."

Boy names closely related to Kyle

Zachary Steven Logan Austin Michael Brian Ryan Luca

Girl names closely related to Kyle

Elle Chloe Serena Eva Talia Zara Kyra Ayla

Names with similar meaning to Kyle

Kiley Kyla Kylah Kylan Kylee Kyleigh Kyler Kylie

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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