Kyle vs Alijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Boy #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Kyle Rank #440

Alijah Rank #431

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Alijah more popular?

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Alijah mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kyle and Alijah boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Alijah is primarily a boy name.