Find out how popular the first name Kyla has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kyla by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Kyla is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Kyla being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 523 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kyla.

The history of the first name Kyla

The name Kyla is a Scottish variant of the name Cecilia, which has its roots in the ancient Roman family name Caecilius. Caecilius is derived from the Latin word "caecus," meaning "blind." The name Cecilia gained popularity in the early Christian era due to its association with the legendary Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music.

In the Middle Ages, the name Cecilia was commonly used in Scotland, where it evolved into various spellings, including Kyla. The earliest recorded instances of the name Kyla date back to the 16th century in Scottish parish records and census documents.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Kyla was Kyla Campbell, a Scottish noblewoman who lived in the late 16th century. She was a prominent figure in the court of King James VI of Scotland and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

Another notable figure with the name Kyla was Kyla Gordon, a Scottish poet and playwright who lived in the early 18th century. Her work, which explored themes of love and nature, was widely acclaimed during her lifetime and has been studied by scholars of Scottish literature.

In the 19th century, Kyla Mackenzie was a Scottish adventurer and explorer who traveled extensively throughout Africa and Asia. Her accounts of her travels were published in several books and journals, making her one of the few female explorers of her time to gain widespread recognition.

The name Kyla also appears in several ancient texts and religious scriptures, although its use was relatively uncommon. In the Book of Psalms, there is a reference to a woman named Kyla who is described as a virtuous and faithful woman.

While the name Kyla has its roots in Scotland and the ancient Roman world, it has since been adopted by various cultures and communities around the globe. Some notable historical figures with the name Kyla include Kyla Masterson, an Australian suffragette and activist in the early 20th century, and Kyla Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American artist and writer who gained recognition for her work in the 1960s.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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