Narrow channel, strait, or graceful
Kylia is often considered a modern feminine elaboration of Kyle, which is derived from the Gaelic word 'caol' meaning a narrow spit of land or a strait. It may also be interpreted as a variant of the Hawaiian name Kaila or the Greek name Kyra. Its usage in the United States is contemporary and remains relatively rare.
About 11 girls were named Kylia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
