What is the origin of the name Kayle?

Kayle is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kayle?

Kayle is currently ranked #14303 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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UnisexIrish

Kayle

kayl

Popularity

#14303

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

4,641

Peak Year

#206 in 2000

First Recorded

1948

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Variant of Kayla or Cale. Kayla means 'wise child.' Cale means 'handsome'.

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Kay Lee

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Gender Split

Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Kay Lee

Spelling Variations

Kayla Cale

Similar Names

Skylar Riley Bailey Kyle

Personality Traits

WiseHandsomeIntelligentAdaptable

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