Kylie
Kylie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaɪ.li/
Meaning and origin of Kylie
Root meaning: “boomerang”
- A female given name originating as a coinage; variant forms Khylie, Kilee, Kileigh, Kiley, Kylee, Kyleigh, Kyley, Kyly.
Etymology
Uncertain, possibly from kylie (“boomerang”). Originally popular in Australia, the name has gained popularity elsewhere in the English-speaking world due to the fame of Kylie Minogue. Unrelated to Kyle, though often seen as its feminine equivalent.
How popular is Kylie?
Since 1880, 121,890 girls and 450 boys in the U.S. have been named Kylie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #49 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #2674 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #204 for girls, with 1,491 babies given the name.
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Kylie FAQ
What does the name Kylie mean?
Kylie traces back to a root meaning "boomerang". A female given name originating as a coinage; variant forms Khylie, Kilee, Kileigh, Kiley, Kylee, Kyleigh, Kyley, Kyly. Uncertain, possibly from kylie (“boomerang”). Originally popular in Australia, the name has gained popularity elsewhere in the English-speaking world due to the fame of Kylie Minogue. Unrelated to Kyle, though often seen as its feminine equivalent.
How popular is the name Kylie?
Since 1880, 121,890 girls and 450 boys in the U.S. have been named Kylie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #49 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #2674 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #204 for girls, with 1,491 babies given the name.
Is Kylie a boy or girl name?
Kylie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 121,890 girls and 450 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.