Narrow spit of land; straight; or wood
Kyliah is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the popular 'Ky-' prefix with the melodic '-liah' suffix. It is often considered a variant of Kyra or Kylie, which derive from Gaelic roots meaning 'narrow' or 'strait', or the Greek Kyra meaning 'lady'. Its usage follows the trend of adding lyrical endings to established names to create a unique identity.
About 11 girls were named Kyliah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
