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Origin: Gaelic

Meaning: Channel, narrows

Often considered a more feminine name, Kyla is in fact a gender-neutral name derived from the baby boy name Kyle. Derived from the Gaelic word “caol”, this name beautiful flows like it’s meaning “channel” and “narrows”. Like most channels across the world peacefully joining oceans together, baby Kyla can be a gentle force that holds their loved ones together. If you’re looking to pay respects to your Scottish or Irish roots but want to stick to the English language, Kyla can be the perfect choice for baby!