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UK girl's name

Khyla

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from Welsh or Irish.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Khyla is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Khyla popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.

This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2006 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Khyla. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Khyla ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 girls were registered as Khyla.
  • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khyla as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5493

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

2010

5 births

Estimated living

25

2026

Meaning

What does Khyla mean?

The name Khyla is of uncertain origin, with no definitive records indicating its linguistic roots or cultural heritage. Some experts suggest it may be a modern invented name, possibly derived from the Greek word "khylos," meaning "juice" or "sap." However, this connection remains speculative.

There are no known historical references to the name Khyla in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded examples of the name are relatively recent, with no verifiable instances predating the 20th century.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Khyla was Khyla Graham, an American actress born in 1984. She is best known for her roles in television series such as "The Wire" and "Greenleaf."

Another notable figure was Khyla Russell, a Canadian professional basketball player born in 1994. She played for various teams in the WNBA and overseas leagues.

In the literary world, Khyla Aichas Saleem is an American author and poet who has published several works, including the poetry collection "Body Census" in 2017.

Khyla Jackson, born in 1989, is an American singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums and has gained recognition for her soulful R&B sound.

Khyla Stedman, born in 1998, is a British actress best known for her role as Lily Slater in the long-running BBC soap opera "EastEnders."

While these are some of the more prominent individuals who have carried the name Khyla, it remains a relatively uncommon name without a long historical lineage or well-established cultural origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Khyla over time

The chart below shows babies named Khyla registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Khyla, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Khyla
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Decades

Khyla by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khyla was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5493 3 1
2010s #4827 12 3
2000s #5047 10 3

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FAQ

Khyla: questions and answers

How popular is the name Khyla in the UK right now?

In 2020, Khyla was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Khyla most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Khyla in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Khyla?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from Welsh or Irish.

How many people are called Khyla in the UK?

A total of 25 babies have been registered as Khyla across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.