Kylie Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Many athletes bear the name Kylie, such as Kylie Fitts (American football), Kylie Masse (Canadian swimmer), and Kylie Palmer (Australian swimmer)​

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A Deep Dive

Kylie Overview

Meaning

Boomerang, graceful/beautiful

Gender

Girl

Origin

Australian, Old Gaelic

Etymology

Derived from the Noongar Aboriginal word “kiley,” meaning “boomerang,” and also an Anglicized form of the Irish name “Caoilfhionn,” meaning “slender.”

Pronunciation

/ˈkaɪ.li/

Popularity

Kylie is well-loved in Australia and has gained popularity in the USA. In 2023, Kylie ranked #142 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Popular, Cool

Associated Traits

Energetic, cheerful, modern
A Deep Dive

Kylie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kyla, Kylee, Kyli, Kylah, Kiley

Common Nicknames

Kye-kye, Kiki, Ky, Ky-bear, Kyls, Lee, Ky-Ky, Kylo, Kyra

Diminutives

Kye, Lye, Kyl, Kyli, Lylie, Lyli, Kili, Lyna

Famous People

  • Kylie Minogue
    (Australian Singer and Actress)
  • Kylie Jenner
    (American Media Personality and Businesswoman)
  • Kylie Bunbury
    (Canadian-American Actress)
  • Kylie Gillies
    (Australian TV Host)
  • Kylie Rae Harris
    (American Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Kylie's Adventure"
    (Children's Book)
  • Kylie Griffin
    ("Extreme Ghostbusters," TV Series)
  • "Kylie's Song"
    (Album)
  • Kylie Galen
    ("Shadow Falls," Book Series)
  • "Kylie's Garden"
    (Novel)
  • Kylie
    ("Kylie and the Lost City," Film)

Places

  • Kylie Street
    (Los Angeles, California, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Kylie?

Kylie means “boomerang” or “graceful” in the Aboriginal Australian language. People with this name are often seen as resourceful, elegant and poised.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kylie?

The name Kylie has dual origins. It is derived from the Aboriginal Australian word “kiley” meaning “boomerang,” and also from the Gaelic name “Kylie,” which means “graceful” or “beautiful.”

Kylie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kylie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1592021#1982022#2072023
Top 3 Rankings#492004#512008#522003

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kylie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023207
(-9 from 2022)
1439
(-59 from 2022)
0.08227
2022198
(-39 from 2021)
1498
(-307 from 2021)
0.08354
2021159
(-27 from 2020)
1805
(-217 from 2020)
0.10075
2020132
(-7 from 2019)
2022
(-234 from 2019)
0.11439
2019125
(-1 from 2018)
2256
(-172 from 2018)
0.12295
2018124
(-10 from 2017)
2428
(-275 from 2017)
0.13056
2017114
(-31 from 2016)
2703
(-720 from 2016)
0.14308
201683
(-17 from 2015)
3423
(-738 from 2015)
0.17682
201566
(+7 from 2014)
4161
(+199 from 2014)
0.21329
201473
(-12 from 2013)
3962
(-74 from 2013)
0.20252
201361
(-2 from 2012)
4036
(-140 from 2012)
0.20937
201259
(-2 from 2011)
4176
(-175 from 2011)
0.21532
201157
No change from 2010
4351
(-255 from 2010)
0.22455
201057
(+5 from 2009)
4606
(+217 from 2009)
0.23492
200962
(-11 from 2008)
4389
(-805 from 2008)
0.21673
200851
(+12 from 2007)
5194
(+535 from 2007)
0.24937
200763
(+3 from 2006)
4659
(-60 from 2006)
0.22013
200666
(-9 from 2005)
4719
(-250 from 2005)
0.22573
200557
(-8 from 2004)
4969
(-588 from 2004)
0.24483
200449
(+3 from 2003)
5557
(-1 from 2003)
0.27540
200352
(+9 from 2002)
5558
(+725 from 2002)
0.27701
200261
(+34 from 2001)
4833
(+1480 from 2001)
0.24471
200195
(+9 from 2000)
3353
(+147 from 2000)
0.16926
2000104
(+5 from 1999)
3206
(+194 from 1999)
0.16064
1999109
(+8 from 1998)
3012
(+133 from 1998)
0.15472
1998117
(-1 from 1997)
2879
(+134 from 1997)
0.14852
1997116
(-5 from 1996)
2745
(-53 from 1996)
0.14377
1996111
(-5 from 1995)
2798
(-354 from 1995)
0.14594
1995106
(+52 from 1994)
3152
(+1109 from 1994)
0.16403
1994158
(+46 from 1993)
2043
(+599 from 1993)
0.10480
1993204
(-9 from 1992)
1444
(-110 from 1992)
0.07324
1992195
(+6 from 1991)
1554
(+64 from 1991)
0.07752
1991201
(-21 from 1990)
1490
(-122 from 1990)
0.07328
1990180
(-30 from 1989)
1612
(-315 from 1989)
0.07847
1989150
(+143 from 1988)
1927
(+1089 from 1988)
0.09673
1988293
(+154 from 1987)
838
(+346 from 1987)
0.04358
1987447
(+31 from 1986)
492
(+42 from 1986)
0.02625
1986478
(+72 from 1985)
450
(+90 from 1985)
0.02438
1985550
(+34 from 1984)
360
(+47 from 1984)
0.01950
1984584
(+76 from 1983)
313
(+52 from 1983)
0.01736
1983660
(+48 from 1982)
261
(+17 from 1982)
0.01458
1982708
(+13 from 1981)
244
(+16 from 1981)
0.01345
1981721
(-154 from 1980)
228
(-99 from 1980)
0.01275
1980567
(-141 from 1979)
327
(-164 from 1979)
0.01836
1979426
(-20 from 1978)
491
(-18 from 1978)
0.02849
1978406
(+1619 from 1977)
509
(+462 from 1977)
0.03096
19772025
(+766 from 1976)
47
(+20 from 1976)
0.00286
19762791
(-805 from 1975)
27
(-17 from 1975)
0.00172
19751986
(+80 from 1974)
44
(+4 from 1974)
0.00282
19742066
(+105 from 1973)
40
(+4 from 1973)
0.00255
19732171
(+575 from 1972)
36
(+11 from 1972)
0.00232
19722746
(+519 from 1971)
25
(+5 from 1971)
0.00155
19713265
(+314 from 1970)
20
(+3 from 1970)
0.00114
19703579
(+3038 from 1969)
17
(+11 from 1969)
0.00093
19696617
(-1472 from 1968)
6
(-2 from 1968)
0.00034
19685145
(+1419 from 1966)
8
(+3 from 1966)
0.00047
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19666564
(-1090 from 1964)
5
(-2 from 1964)
0.00028
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19645474
(+383 from 1962)
7
(+1 from 1962)
0.00036
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19625857
(-688 from 1960)
6
(-1 from 1960)
0.00030
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19605169
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00034
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19430
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0
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0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Kylie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2442021#2312022#2542023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1502021#2122022#1902023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#972021#1212022#1212023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1682021#2522022#3092023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1862021#2482022#1802023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1112021#1942022#1702023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1892021#1552022#2012023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1802021#2632022#3112023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1232021#1582022#1682023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3202021#2772022#2782023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2302021#2622022#3512023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1762021#2032022#2372023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2352021#3092022#4562023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1402021#1342022#1462023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1162021#1932022#2812023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1462021#1502022#2252023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1902021#2202022#3402023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2482021#2242022#2512023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1092021#1362022#1532023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2302021#2932022#3002023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2312021#2652022#2202023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3132021#2902022#3302023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2762021#3242022#4262023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2142021#5472022#3532023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1322021#1802022#1882023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1042021#2062022#2262023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2242021#3702022#1922023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3302021#2782022#2742023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1052021#1042022#1552023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1392021#1962022#1732023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2582021#3812022#4302023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1852021#1662022#1232023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2062020#1362021#2012023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1372021#2782022#2072023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2482021#1172022#1842023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#672021#1492022#1022023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1922019#4112020#3462022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1112020#1942022#2112023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1672020#1582021#1992023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1252020#1592021#1122023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1962019#1022020#1842021

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1652020#2472021#2532023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#942019#982022#2342023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#862017#1742018#1412020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1862018#1862019#1872020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1342020#1472021#1182023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1312019#1102020#1982021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1952017#442018#1362019

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#532013#762015#702016

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1122010#752011#1082012

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2132019#2472020#2072022

Popularity Rankings for Kylie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#131987#231988#821989

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#212016

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1642017#2052020#1372021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2852021#2402022#1572023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2042020#2182021#2262022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3842006#2772011#3362019

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2842021#4202022#5552023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4541991#3591998#4612001

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3772020#3692021#4142023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4832021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#5862022#6422023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6072018#7692020#7562022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013#7342014#6582017

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9872007#8992008#9652010

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kylie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kylie is usually chosen for girls, known for its fresh and appealing sound. The name’s association with gracefulness and beauty makes it a delightful option for parents.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kylie

Kylie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kylie Minogue (Singer, born 1968): An Australian pop singer and actress known for hits like "Can't Get You Out of My Head" and her role in the TV series "Neighbours."
  • Kylie Jenner (Media Personality, born 1997): An American media personality, businesswoman, and social media influencer, known for her role in "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and her cosmetics brand, Kylie Cosmetics.
  • Kylie Bunbury (Actress, born 1989): A Canadian-American actress recognized for her roles in "Pitch" and "Big Sky."
  • Kylie Gillies (TV Host, born 1967): An Australian television presenter and journalist, co-host of the morning show "The Morning Show."
  • Kylie Rae Harris (Singer, 1989–2019): An American country singer-songwriter whose career was tragically cut short by her untimely death.
  • Kylie Rogers (Actress, born 2004): An American actress known for her roles in "The Whispers" and "Miracles from Heaven."
  • Kylie Bisutti (Model, born 1990): An American model who won the Victoria's Secret Model Search competition in 2009.
  • Kylie Tennant (Author, 1912–1988): An Australian novelist and playwright known for her works that explore social issues.
  • "Kylie's Adventure" (2017 Children's Book): A delightful story where Kylie explores magical lands and learns valuable life lessons.
  • Kylie Griffin ("Extreme Ghostbusters," 1997 TV Series): A tech-savvy and brave Ghostbuster who fights supernatural threats with her team.
  • "Kylie's Song" (2018 Album): A beautiful music album filled with soulful songs reflecting Kylie's emotional journey and personal growth.
  • Kylie Galen ("Shadow Falls," 2011 Book Series): The protagonist in a popular young adult series, Kylie is a teenager discovering her supernatural abilities at a mysterious camp.
  • "Kylie's Garden" (2016 Novel): A touching novel where Kylie finds solace and transformation in nurturing a neglected garden.
  • Kylie ("Kylie and the Lost City," 2019 Film): An adventure film where Kylie embarks on a quest to uncover a long-lost treasure.
  • Kylie Creek (Queensland, Australia): A picturesque creek in Queensland, ideal for fishing and nature walks.
  • Kylie Bay (New South Wales, Australia): A beautiful bay in New South Wales, offering serene waters and scenic views.
  • Kylie Street (Los Angeles, California, USA): A lively street in Los Angeles featuring trendy shops and eateries.
  • Kylie Park (Auckland, New Zealand): A popular park in Auckland, perfect for family outings and outdoor activities.
  • Kylie Lake (Ontario, Canada): A tranquil lake in Ontario, known for its clear waters and excellent fishing spots.
  • Kylie Reserve (Victoria, Australia): A nature reserve in Victoria, offering hiking trails and wildlife spotting opportunities.
  • Kylie Island (British Columbia, Canada): A small island in British Columbia, known for its natural beauty and peaceful environment.

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