Kayle
Kayle is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,210 in the US, popular nicknames include Kay and Kayie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kayle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 4,015 babies have been named Kayle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kayle is past its peak , currently ranked #36,210 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,210
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Also a Boy Name
Kayle is also used as a boy name, ranked #7612.
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About the Name Kayle
Kayle is a girl name .
Is Kayle a boy or girl name? Kayle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,210 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,612. Kayle is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kayle is currently ranked #36,210 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kayle include Kay and Kayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kayle include Kaylee, Kaylani, Kayla, Kayleigh, Kaylie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis