Declining since 2010, #1,643 for girls today.
Popularity of Kylah since 1976
Babies named Kylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 132 |
| 1990s | 624 |
| 2000s | 2,137 |
| 2010s | 2,386 |
| 2020s | 962 |
Meaning & origin
Kylah is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, carved out a modest following, and reached its peak popularity in 2009, when it ranked in the top 1,500. Since 2010, it has been on a falling trajectory, and in 2025 it holds a rank of 1,643. On average, one out of every 12,756 babies receives the name. Geographically, Kylah is most commonly found in Kentucky, Alabama, and Virginia, suggesting a concentration in the southern United States. While its origins are modern and invented, the name may resonate with parents who appreciate the sound and style of the root name Kyle.
Kylah is a modern coinage, likely created by adding the fashionable suffix -ah to the name Kyle or its feminine form Kyla. Kyle is a Scottish surname derived from Gaelic 'caol,' meaning 'narrow strait' or 'channel.' The name Kylah first appeared in U.S. records in 1976 and gained popularity in the early 2000s, peaking in 2009. It is almost exclusively used for girls.
Where Kylah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky, Kiki
Sibling names for Kylah
Names that share Kylah's style, for a brother or sister.
