Kyla
girl name#579 in 2025Kyla entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #162 in 2004, ranks #579 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1940–2025
#579
rank today
#162
peak (2004)
512
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4149 |
| 1950s | #2656 |
| 1960s | #1577 |
| 1970s | #953 |
| 1980s | #516 |
| 1990s | #346 |
| 2000s | #213 |
| 2010s | #350 |
| 2020s | #540 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kyla has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 43,000 people named Kyla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kyla alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kyla in 2025?
- Kyla ranks #579 among US girl names in 2025, with 512 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kyla most popular?
- Kyla peaked in 2004, reaching #162 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kyla with classmates?
- Kyla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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