Answer: The name Kyla is girl's name meaning "narrow spit of land". Kyle is stronger and sharper, though many parents will prefer the more distinctly feminine Kyla for their daughters. Kyla may owe much of its popularity to trendy cousin Kayla, most popular coming from America Kyla is also the feminine form of the Scottish boy's name Kyle. Besides, Kyla is a Yiddish short form of the Hebrew name Kelila.