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Kyal

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kyal: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2008.

Kyal is a modern name that draws most directly from the Scottish Gaelic root *caol*, meaning “narrow” or “strait,” making it a close variant of the enduring Scottish name Kyle. While it has also emerged as a contemporary spelling in other cultures – for instance, in some Aboriginal Australian languages it can mean “love” – the Scottish connection remains the most familiar for English-speaking parents. Though no famous historical figures bear the exact name, the place name Kyle appears across Scotland, most notably in the Kyle of Lochalsh, a sea inlet on the west coast. Kyal offers a fresh, streamlined twist on a classic

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20084 babies
Latest (2008)
#5354 babies
Total births
4since 2008
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2008 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).