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The baby name Kyle is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kaɪl/ (rhymes with 'mile').

Kyle is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Pronunciation: /kaɪl/ (rhymes with 'mile')

What is the meaning of the name Kyle ?

The baby name Kyle is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kaɪl/ (rhymes with 'mile').

Kyle is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Kyle stems from Scottish toponymy, taken from the Gaelic caol, meaning “narrow,” specifically a sea channel or strait; it appears in place names such as the Kyle of Lochalsh and the medieval district of Kyle in Ayrshire. First found as a surname indicating residence near a strait, it later transitioned to a given name in the English-speaking world.

As a forename, Kyle gained steady use in Scotland and Ireland and surged in North America in the late 20th century, peaking for boys in the 1980s–1990s while also seeing some unisex use. The core meaning evokes “narrow strait” and, by extension, “slender.” Variant spellings and related forms include Kile and, sometimes, Kiel (often an independent Germanic name), with modern elaborations Kyler and Kylan. Feminine counterparts Kyla and Kylie occur, though Kylie also has a separate Australian Aboriginal etymology. Common short form: Ky.

Kyle has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Kyle

Kyle MacLachlan Actor · Born 1959 · United States Kyle MacLachlan is an American actor best known for his role as Special Agent Dale Cooper in the television series Twin Peaks. He also starred in films like Blue Velvet and Dune, which helped cement his status in the entertainment industry. Kyle Chandler Actor · Born 1965 · United States Kyle Chandler is an American actor best known for his role as Coach Eric Taylor in the television series Friday Night Lights. He also starred in the films Argo and Manchester by the Sea. Born in 1965, Chandler has built a diverse career in both television and film. Kyle Gass Actor · Born 1960 · United States Kyle Gass is best known as one half of the comedy rock duo Tenacious D, alongside Jack Black. He has appeared in films like 'The Pick of Destiny' and contributed to the band's popular songs such as 'Tribute' and 'Kickapoo'. Born in 1960, he is also an actor and musician from the United States.
Kyle Gallner Actor · Born 1986 · United States Kyle Gallner is an American actor best known for his role as Cassidy 'Beaver' Casablancas on the TV series Veronica Mars. He also appeared in films like Jennifer's Body and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Born in 1986, Kyle has built a diverse career in both television and film. Kyle Richards Actor · Born 1969 · United States Kyle Richards is an American actress and television personality best known for her role on the reality TV show 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'. She began her career as a child actress, appearing in films like 'Halloween'. Kyle has also made guest appearances on various TV shows throughout her career. Kyle Alessandro Musician · Born 2006 · Norway Kyle Alessandro is a musician from Norway who gained popularity for his participation in the Norwegian version of 'The Voice Kids'. Born in 2006, he has released several songs, including 'Din Sang' and 'Sky's the Limit', showcasing his vocal talent and youthful energy.

Celebrity babies named Kyle

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Kyle Eastwood Maggie Johnson model Clint Eastwood film director ★★★★★
Kyle Rooney Mickey Rooney film director ★★★★★

Kyle – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
KH Boys 0 #9 1 270
BW 0 #18 2 960
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
BN 0 #30 3 2,297
MT 0 #33 11 1,767
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MO 0 #42 11 2,706
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
ZA 0 #47 624 14,421
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
JP 0 #71 7 4,057
JM 0 #72 16 3,714
New Zealand Boys 2008 #73 62 100
MT Boys 0 #75 129 4,064
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
MV Boys 0 #78 2 3,375
PH 0 #80 17 5,607
TW 0 #80 21 4,523
CN 0 #81 6 3,857
PH Boys 0 #93 424 11,440
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CR 0 #123 36 5,526
Switzerland Boys 2024 #124 14 1,769
BN Boys 0 #124 10 6,332
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
MO Boys 0 #127 101 5,842
JM Boys 0 #128 176 6,876
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
BW Boys 0 #131 19 4,685
IQ 0 #131 3 3,533
TW Boys 0 #134 118 7,111
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
ZA Boys 0 #141 4,582 25,619
CN Boys 0 #142 226 9,639
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
AE 0 #168 10 10,220
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
Sweden Boys 2021 #180 4 1,578
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
Canada Boys 2024 #193 116 2,588
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
Belgium Boys 2011 #205 23 411
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
HK Boys 0 #211 578 12,905
NA Boys 0 #212 24 6,830
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
SG 0 #241 29 11,010
CR Boys 0 #243 330 10,188
GH 0 #245 4 5,396
JP Boys 0 #248 50 7,909
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
MO Girls 0 #255 9 7,056
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
NG 0 #269 4 5,926
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
JM Girls 0 #272 7 7,507
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
France Boys 2021 #277 115 2,865
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SA 0 #285 11 10,560
HK 0 #287 62 8,483
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
Canada Girls 2000 #288 5 2,355
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
CZ Boys 0 #295 10 6,530
QA Girls 0 #299 18 15,378
MY 0 #301 30 12,352
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
PH Girls 0 #316 76 13,098
GH Boys 0 #325 21 8,138
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
JO Girls 0 #337 3 7,570
MU Boys 0 #339 19 8,477
CN Girls 0 #353 7 8,829
PT Boys 0 #357 11 7,951
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
NL 0 #367 25 2,481
OM Girls 0 #383 14 15,987
JO Boys 0 #384 6 7,057
United States Boys 2024 #389 716 7,044
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
Finland Boys 0 #417 11 2,041
Germany 0 #426 12 2,542
Austria Boys 0 #432 11 2,180
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
KW Girls 0 #450 66 19,177
SG Boys 0 #460 244 17,960
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PA Boys 0 #465 17 9,305
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
RU Boys 0 #484 22 12,621
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
BH 0 #503 51 17,937
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
PS Boys 0 #520 29 10,655
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
AE Girls 0 #528 26 20,968
CM Boys 0 #531 20 12,054
IR Boys 0 #538 15 10,162
PS Girls 0 #542 6 10,981
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
SG Girls 0 #557 30 18,916
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
HK Girls 0 #581 35 16,104
BO Boys 0 #583 10 9,244
IL Boys 0 #584 24 10,983
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
CL Boys 0 #634 32 13,390
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #650 33 3,552
QA Boys 0 #650 58 18,093
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
NL Boys 0 #681 278 5,873
LB 0 #682 9 13,263
IT 0 #685 30 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
KW Boys 0 #705 65 18,755
MY Boys 0 #726 413 25,439
NG Girls 0 #752 35 15,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #781 5 12,213
NG Boys 0 #810 142 16,906
TN 0 #819 11 13,765
OM Boys 0 #846 36 17,948
SA Girls 0 #847 89 25,931
PE Boys 0 #855 24 14,506
EG Boys 0 #868 19 15,035
Germany Boys 0 #871 82 5,697
Spain Boys 0 #875 56 5,610
United States Girls 2024 #886 31 8,487
CO Boys 0 #889 32 15,656
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
MX Boys 0 #946 37 16,355
AE Boys 0 #960 133 22,615
MY Girls 0 #966 29 24,821
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
IN Boys 0 #992 10 16,750
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
ZA Girls 0 #1,052 90 25,928
MA 0 #1,116 13 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,145 8 16,140
IT Boys 0 #1,145 329 10,046
DZ 0 #1,152 25 20,130
TR 0 #1,195 17 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,261 7 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,352 263 28,008
IT Girls 0 #1,432 15 9,415

Kyle is popular in 89 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
France
Switzerland

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People also ask about Kyle

Kyle is predominantly a boy's name.
Kyle is a one syllable name, pronounced /kaɪl/ (rhymes with 'mile').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kile, Kyl and Ky.
Across languages, Kyle has these equivalents: Caol (Scottish Gaelic original), Kyla (feminine form), Kylee / Kylie (modern feminine forms).
Yes, very popular — Kyle ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Kyle ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Kyle's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 13 notable people named Kyle are in our database, including Kyle MacLachlan (Actor), Kyle Chandler (Actor), Kyle Gass (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Kyle for their child, including Maggie Johnson and Clint Eastwood.