Narrow channel or strait; combination of Kyle and Liyah
Kyliyah is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the Scottish name Kyle with the popular suffix -liyah. While Kyle refers to a narrow body of water, the addition of the suffix gives it a contemporary, melodic feel common in 21st-century naming trends.
About 8 girls were named Kyliyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
