How old is someone named Kyla?
The average Kyla is 23 years old.
Half of all living Kylas are between 15 and 30.
When was Kyla popular?
Kyla had one big moment, peaking in 2004. 50% of the babies ever named Kyla arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 20 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 221 | 180 |
| 1960s | 542 | 480 |
| 1970s | 1,524 | 1,400 |
| 1980s | 4,072 | 3,900 |
| 1990s | 8,379 | 8,200 |
| 2000s | 16,085 | 16,000 |
| 2010s | 9,474 | 9,400 |
| 2020s | 3,386 | 3,400 |
How many Kylas are still alive?
About 43,000 Kylas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 44,000 babies named Kyla since 1940.
Nearly every Kyla ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kyla?
About half of living Kylas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 5%
- Millennial 20%
- Gen Z 53%
- Gen Alpha 22%
Is Kyla an old name?
Not really. Kyla is younger than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kyla will be 42 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Kyla a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Kylas are women.
Names the same age as Kyla
NAME TWIN
Kyla's name twin is Keyon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Keyon's age curve is the closest match to Kyla's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Kylah (16)
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Questions about the name Kyla
How old is the average Kyla?
The average Kyla in the US is 23 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kyla?
About 43,000 Kylas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 44,000 babies given the name since 1940.
When was the name Kyla most popular?
In 2004, when about 2,000 baby girls were named Kyla.
Is Kyla a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 53% of living Kylas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this