Kyla
Modern invention that can be explained as a feminine form of Kyle with -a.
Every Kyla since 1940 — 43,703 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyla
Kyla is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #580 in 2025 with 512 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 43,703 American babies have been named Kyla. Its peak came in 2004, when 2,044 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 512 | #580 | — | — |
| 2024 | 554 | #547 | — | — |
| 2023 | 527 | #564 | — | — |
| 2022 | 546 | #560 | — | — |
| 2021 | 626 | #498 | — | — |
| 2020 | 621 | #492 | — | — |
| 2019 | 674 | #462 | — | — |
| 2018 | 728 | #435 | — | — |
| 2017 | 807 | #388 | — | — |
| 2016 | 889 | #367 | — | — |
| 2015 | 921 | #358 | — | — |
| 2014 | 919 | #356 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,026 | #317 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,115 | #284 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,111 | #286 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,284 | #253 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,248 | #263 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,411 | #245 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,528 | #231 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,693 | #204 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,770 | #194 | — | — |
| 2004 | 2,038 | #162 | 6 | #10,773 |
| 2003 | 2,023 | #165 | 5 | #11,967 |
| 2002 | 1,705 | #187 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,295 | #247 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,363 | #235 | — | — |
| 1995 | 625 | #411 | — | — |
| 1990 | 596 | #428 | — | — |
| 1985 | 336 | #581 | — | — |
| 1980 | 303 | #606 | — | — |
| 1975 | 106 | #1,104 | — | — |
| 1970 | 97 | #1,186 | — | — |
| 1965 | 66 | #1,358 | — | — |
| 1960 | 31 | #2,076 | — | — |
| 1955 | 22 | #2,373 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,701 | — | — |
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| 1940 | 5 | #4,712 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kyla
- Kyla Cole Model · b. 1978
- Kyla Pratt Actor · b. 1986
- Kyla Ross Gymnast · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kyla mean?
Modern invention that can be explained as a feminine form of Kyle with -a.
How popular is the name Kyla in 2025?
Kyla ranked #580 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 512 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kyla?
43,703 babies have been named Kyla in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyla most popular?
Kyla peaked in 2004, when 2,044 newborns received the name.
Is Kyla a boy or girl name?
Kyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kyla rising or falling?
Kyla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kyla?
Well-known people named Kyla include Kyla Cole (model), Kyla Pratt (actor), Kyla Ross (gymnast).