Kynlei
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Narrow strait; channel of water
Origin: Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland
Popularity: Ranked #10535 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kyle. Shares the meaning 'Narrow strait; channel of water.'
Similar names: kyndle, kynslei, kyle, kylea, kyleah, kylei, kynlee, kynley
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kynlei? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Kynlei, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kynlei
What does the name Kynlei mean?
Kynlei 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 Kynlei?
Kynlei 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 Kynlei?
Kynlei ranked #10107 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Kynlei most popular?
Kynlei peaked in 2011 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Kynlei a boy or girl name?
Kynlei is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kynleis in registered births are female.
Is the name Kynlei rising or falling in popularity?
Kynlei has fallen 2185 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7922 in 2020 to #10107 in 2025.
How long has Kynlei been recorded?
Kynlei appears in birth records across 17 years — from 2009 through 2025.