Kyle
Meaning: Narrow strait; channel of water
Origin: Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #127
Total births: 4,457
History: Kyle surged in the 2000s in Australia. Kyle Sandilands became one of Australian radio's most controversial and successful hosts. The name has a sharp, modern energy. Kyle represents Australian media personality — loud, divisive, and impossible to ignore.
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| Current rank (2005) | #81 |
| Babies named Kyle in 2005 | 115 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,457 |
| Peak year | 1998 (350 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #26 |
| Years in records | 1985–2005 (21 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 47 spots |
Frequently asked about Kyle
What does the name Kyle mean?
Kyle means “Narrow strait; channel of water” from Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland roots.
What is the origin of the name Kyle?
Kyle has Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland origin. The traditional meaning is “Narrow strait; channel of water”.
How popular is Kyle in Australia?
Kyle ranked #81 in Australia in 2005 — given to 115 babies that year.
When was Kyle most popular?
Kyle peaked in 1998 with 350 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Kyle a boy or girl name?
Kyle is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Kyles in registered births are male.
Is the name Kyle rising or falling in popularity?
Kyle has fallen 47 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #34 in 2000 to #81 in 2005.
How long has Kyle been recorded in Australia?
Kyle appears in birth records in Australia across 21 years — from 1985 through 2005.