Kyla
narrow strait, slender (Gaelic via English)
Kyla is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 346, with 23,394 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
narrow strait, slender (Gaelic via English)
Kyla is of Scottish Gaelic origin via modern English usage, popularized internationally in the late 20th century as a feminine counterpart to Kyle. In the Philippines, it became popular in the 1990s and 2000s, boosted substantially by Filipino pop and R&B singer Kyla (Melanie Calumpad).
Kyla is an English feminine given name derived as a feminine form of Kyle (from Scottish Gaelic 'caol' meaning narrow channel or strait), or as a variant of Kayla.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or in modern compound names (e.g., Kyla Marie, Kyla Mae). Commonly shortened to 'Ky' or 'Kai'.
Related forms
- Kayla English
- Kylie English
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Kyla with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Kyla with two Filipino surnames?
Kyla is the given name. The full name is Kyla + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Kyla a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Kyla is number 346, with 23,394 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.