Kyla vs Iva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyla

Girl #547 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Girl #2,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

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Kyla Rank #547

Iva Rank #2,169

Kyla is more popular, ranked #547 vs #2169 for Iva.

Is Kyla or Iva more popular?

Kyla is more popular, ranked #547 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Kyla and Iva mean?

Kyla means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Kyla and Iva boy or girl names?

Kyla is primarily a girl name. Iva is primarily a girl name.