Slender, keeper of the keys, or descendant of Caollaidhe
Kayler is a modern surname-style name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Gaelic name Kayley or the German occupational name Keiler, meaning 'wedge'. In some contexts, it is viewed as a creative blend of names like Kay and Tyler.
About 21 boys were named Kayler in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).