Origin:Scottish; Gaelic
Meaning:Narrows, channel, strait
Kyle comes from a Scottish surname that was derived from various place names, themselves derived from the Gaelic word caol, meaning "narrows, channel, strait". It was relatively rare as a given name until the latter half of the 20th century, when it began rising in popularity. It peaked in popularity in the 90s and early 2000s and has been dropping ever since.
Trend in position over time since 2010
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