Kiyle
An English name of uncertain origin, perhaps derived from Kyle.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kiyle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kiyle today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kiyle births was 1998 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kiyle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kiyle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1998
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,123
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Kiyle: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiyle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kiyle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kiyle
The name Kiyle has its origins in the ancient language of Phoenician, spoken by the Canaanite people who inhabited the coastal regions of modern-day Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. The earliest known mention of the name dates back to around the 8th century BCE, derived from the Phoenician word "Kyl" which translates to "crown" or "garland".
In the ancient Phoenician culture, the name held significant symbolic meaning, often associated with royalty, nobility, and achievement. It was a popular choice for naming children, particularly among the wealthy and influential families of the region.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Kiyle ben Hiram, a prominent Phoenician ambassador who lived around 700 BCE. He is mentioned in several ancient Phoenician inscriptions as a skilled diplomat and negotiator, responsible for facilitating important trade agreements between the Phoenician city-states and their neighboring kingdoms.
Another notable figure from antiquity was Kiyle of Tyre, a renowned scholar and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry and is believed to have influenced the work of the famous Greek philosopher and mathematician, Euclid.
During the Roman era, the name Kiyle was adopted and Latinized to "Kylius". One of the most prominent individuals with this name was Kylius Maximus, a Roman senator and consul who lived in the 2nd century CE. He is remembered for his oratory skills and his influential role in shaping Roman politics during his time.
In the Middle Ages, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the Germanic tribes of Europe. One of the most celebrated figures with this name was Kiyle the Valiant, a legendary Frankish warrior who fought alongside Charlemagne in the 8th century CE. His exploits were recorded in various medieval chronicles and epic poems, cementing his status as a heroic figure in Germanic folklore.
Another notable figure was Kiyle of Saxony, a renowned architect and master builder who lived in the 11th century CE. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several iconic Romanesque cathedrals and abbeys throughout Germany, including the renowned Hildesheim Cathedral.
People
Kiyle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kiyle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kiyle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kiyle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kiyle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kiyle a common name?
We classify Kiyle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kiyle most popular?
The single biggest year for Kiyle was 1998, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kiyle is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kiyle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kiyle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kiyle in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kiyle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kiyle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kiyle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Kiyle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.