Khyla
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Boomerang, narrow strait
Origin: Australian Aboriginal/Scottish
Popularity: Ranked #9182 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kylie. Shares the meaning 'Boomerang, narrow strait.'
Similar names: khylee, khylie, khaylee, khyell, khyle, khylei, khylo, khy
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Khyla? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Khyla, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Khyla
What does the name Khyla mean?
Khyla means “Boomerang, narrow strait” from Australian Aboriginal/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Khyla?
Khyla has Australian Aboriginal/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “Boomerang, narrow strait”.
How popular is Khyla?
Khyla ranked #8860 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Khyla most popular?
Khyla peaked in 2011 with 64 babies registered that year.
Is Khyla a boy or girl name?
Khyla is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Khylas in registered births are female.
Is the name Khyla rising or falling in popularity?
Khyla has fallen 3931 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4929 in 2020 to #8860 in 2025.
How long has Khyla been recorded?
Khyla appears in birth records across 39 years — from 1981 through 2025.