Declining since 2003, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Kylea since 1978
Babies named Kylea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 122 |
| 1990s | 402 |
| 2000s | 680 |
| 2010s | 297 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Kylea is a modern feminine elaboration of the Scottish name Kyle, first recorded in the U.S. in 1978. Its popularity peaked in 2003 at rank 11,932, with a 1-in-229,610 incidence in 2025. The name has been falling in use since 2003, reflecting a broader trend away from creatively spelled feminine variants. Kylea remains a distinctive choice, rooted in the strong, unisex appeal of Kyle.
Kylea is a modern feminine elaboration of Kyle, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic word 'caol', meaning 'narrow' or 'strait'. The surname referred to someone living near a narrow channel or strait. Kylea emerged in the late 20th century as a distinctive feminine form, following a trend of creating feminine variants by adding the '-a' suffix. The name gained modest popularity in the United States starting in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kyle, Lea, Kiki
Sibling names for Kylea
Names that share Kylea's style, for a brother or sister.
