Kylah
Girl name · 65 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kylah: 65 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2012.
The name Kylah is a modern, graceful invention, likely arising as a feminine variation of Kyle, which itself comes from the Scottish Gaelic *Caol*, meaning "narrow" or "a strait," referring to a narrow channel of water. Alternatively, it may draw from the Irish name Kayla, a phonetic variant spelling. While there are few widely known historical figures named Kylah, the name shares its roots with the Kyle of Lochalsh in the Scottish Highlands, a stunning sea inlet. A fresh and contemporary choice, Kylah offers a softer, more melodic take on the classic Scottish Kyle, and its rising use since the 1990s reflects a trend toward inventive spellings of established names.
Girl 16 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20127 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4746 babies
- Total births
- 65since 2005
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 8%vs prior 5y