Kile

Pronunciation: [ k-EYEL ]

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Boy Name #38,672 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Kile is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EYEL.

Parents who love the name Kile often also consider Low, Althea, Arkley .

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Historical Record

Kile first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.

Over 1,045 babies have been named Kile in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Kile is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,672 for boy names in the US .

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#38,672
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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"meadow by the bow or bend"

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"possibly from Darius meaning good, kingly"

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"happy, fortunate"

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#38,672
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Killian #370 Kilian #1052 Kilyan #4586

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Low Boy Norman French Althea Boy Greek botanical Arkley Boy Old English Dero Boy Persian/Modern Feliz Boy Latin via Spanish Foyster Boy English

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"meadow by the bow or bend"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kile

Is Kile a boy or girl name?
Kile is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kile?
Kile is pronounced k-EYEL.
How popular is the name Kile?
Kile is currently ranked #38672 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Kile a common or rare name?
Kile is an uncommon name, ranked #38672 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Kile?
Kile pairs well with Low, Althea, Arkley, Dero in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Kile?
Related spellings include Killian, Kilian, Kilyan.

About the Name Kile

Kile is a boy name .

Kile is currently ranked #38,672 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Kile include Killian, Kilian, Kilyan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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