Kyle Zavala

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kyle Zavala — Celtic
240K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kyle Zavala is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Kyle is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Kyle is a unisex English-language given name. It is a transferred use of the Scottish surname Kyle or of place names such as Kyle, Ayrshire on the southwest coast of Scotland. Kyle is also a Scots word for a strait, derived from the Gaelic caol ("narrow"). Kyle is predominantly masculine and has been in use as a given name at least since the 1800s. It has been among the top 1,000 names for American boys at various times since 1902, influenced by American football player Kyle Rote (1928–2002) and his son, soccer star Kyle Rote Jr. The surname Zavala: Zavala (producer), American record producer Aaron Zavala (born 2000), an American baseball outfielder and third baseman Adina Emilia De Zavala (1861–1955), American teacher, historian and preservationist África Zavala (born 1985), Mexican actress Alejandra Zavala (born 1984), Mexican sport shooter Alfredo de Zavala y Lafora (1893–1995), Spanish lawyer, Governor of the Bank of Spain, Minister of Finance America Vera Zavala (born 1976), Swedish politician and political writer Ana Rubio Zavala (born 1993), Spanish Paralympic swimmer Andrés Allamand Zavala (born 1956), Chilean politician Aremi Fue. Kyle is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 240K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kyle reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kyle

Celtic

Kyle is a unisex English-language given name. It is a transferred use of the Scottish surname Kyle or of place names such as Kyle, Ayrshire on the southwest coast of Scotland. Kyle is also a Scots word for a strait, derived from the Gaelic caol ("narrow"). Kyle is predominantly masculine and has been in use as a given name at least since the 1800s. It has been among the top 1,000 names for American boys at various times since 1902, influenced by American football player Kyle Rote (1928–2002) and his son, soccer star Kyle Rote Jr.

Surname: Zavala

Spanish

Zavala (producer), American record producer Aaron Zavala (born 2000), an American baseball outfielder and third baseman Adina Emilia De Zavala (1861–1955), American teacher, historian and preservationist África Zavala (born 1985), Mexican actress Alejandra Zavala (born 1984), Mexican sport shooter Alfredo de Zavala y Lafora (1893–1995), Spanish lawyer, Governor of the Bank of Spain, Minister of Finance America Vera Zavala (born 1976), Swedish politician and political writer Ana Rubio Zavala (born 1993), Spanish Paralympic swimmer Andrés Allamand Zavala (born 1956), Chilean politician Aremi Fue.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kyle is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kyle by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Kyle Zavala

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kyle Zavala:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kyle?
The first name Kyle originates from Celtic. Kyle is a unisex English-language given name. It is a transferred use of the Scottish surname Kyle or of place names such as Kyle, Ayrshire on the southwest coast of Scotland. Kyle is also a Scots word for a strait, derived from the Gaelic caol ("narrow"). Kyle is predominantly masculine and has been in use as a given name at least since the 1800s. It has been among the top 1,000 names for American boys at various times since 1902, influenced by American football player Kyle Rote (1928–2002) and his son, soccer star Kyle Rote Jr.
When was Kyle most popular?
The name Kyle reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Zavala?
The surname Zavala originates from Spanish. Zavala (producer), American record producer Aaron Zavala (born 2000), an American baseball outfielder and third baseman Adina Emilia De Zavala (1861–1955), American teacher, historian and preservationist África Zavala (born 1985), Mexican actress Alejandra Zavala (born 1984), Mexican sport shooter Alfredo de Zavala y Lafora (1893–1995), Spanish lawyer, Governor of the Bank of Spain, Minister of Finance America Vera Zavala (born 1976), Swedish politician and political writer Ana Rubio Zavala (born 1993), Spanish Paralympic swimmer Andrés Allamand Zavala (born 1956), Chilean politician Aremi Fue.
What are the origins of the name Kyle Zavala?
The name Kyle Zavala combines two different traditions: the first name Kyle has Celtic roots, while the surname Zavala originates from Spanish.
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