Kylah is a girl's name of Scottish origin meaning “Narrow strait; Greek origin meaning "narrow passage of water".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Kyl. As of 2026, Kylah ranks #765 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #675 in 2009.
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KY-lah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #765 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Kylah means “Narrow strait; Greek origin meaning "narrow passage of water".” It is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Kylah is pronounced KY-lah.
Kylah is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Kylah currently ranks #765 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Kylah include Kyl.
Middle names that pair well with Kylah include Kylah Rose, Kylah Grace, Kylah Marie, Kylah Jane.
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