Chile is a relatively rare English masculine given name, considered a variant of Kyle. The name Kyle itself derives from a Scottish surname originating from various place names in Ayrshire and elsewhere, ultimately from the Gaelic word caol, meaning "narrows, channel, or strait." Chile shares this etymological root and can be seen as an uncommon respelling or adaptation of Kyle, perhaps influenced by the name of the South American country. As a given name, Kyle was seldom used in the first half of the 20th century but rose steadily in popularity across English-speaking countries, entering the top 50 in most regions by the 1990s, though it has since declined. As a variant form, Chile has never achieved the same level of adoption and remains unusual. It is related to the feminine form Kyla, which also derives from Kyle. Meaning: "narrows, channel, strait" (via Kyle) Origin: Scottish surname via Gaelic Type: Uncommon variant of Kyle Usage regions: Primarily English-speaking countries