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