Narrow land, strait, or channel
Khylah is a modern phonetic variant of the Scottish name Kayla or Kyla. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'caol', which refers to a narrow body of water or a strait. This spelling incorporates the 'Kh' prefix and 'h' suffix, which are popular in contemporary American naming trends to add a unique visual flair.
Less common today
Khylah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,415 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
