Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Kylee
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Scottish· “modern form of Kylie or Kyle”
- Meaning
- modern form of Kylie or Kyle (origin disputed)
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Scottish
- Pronunciation
- KY-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #876
- US babies 2025
- 306
- Best rank
- #138 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Kylee
Kylee is often said to mean “modern form of Kylie or Kyle”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) and Scottish roots.
Kylee is a modern American spelling of Kylie, a name that took off in Australia before spreading across the English-speaking world. Its roots are debated. It is often said to come from a word for a boomerang in a language of Western Australia, but that link is hard to confirm, and many see it instead as a feminine form of Kyle, from the Scottish Gaelic caol, meaning "narrow strait." The double-e ending gives the name a bright, friendly look that fits alongside names like Kaylee and Riley. It is casual and cheerful rather than formal, and it works well with a longer middle name for balance.
Popularity over time
Kylee first appears in US Social Security records in 1965. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 45 different years, starting in 1978. Its best national rank was #138 in 2011, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 2,385 were named Kylee. In 2025, 306 babies were named Kylee, and it ranked #876 nationally. That is 78% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,012 in 1980, #197 in 2000, #139 in 2010, and #876 in 2025. Of the 50,337 US girls named Kylee since records began, 42% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 14,624 babies. Since 2010, 17,060 more have been named Kylee.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Marley, Laila, Alana, Juliana, and Kate.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kylee ranked highest in Mississippi, West Virginia, and Alabama.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #284 | 10 |
| West Virginia | #338 | 5 |
| Alabama | #414 | 12 |
| Wisconsin | #549 | 9 |
| Oklahoma | #581 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Kylee over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Kylee is usually pronounced KY-lee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with K and ends in “-ee”.
Middle names for Kylee
A few middle names that flow with Kylee: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kylee
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kylee mean?
Kylee is often said to mean “modern form of Kylie or Kyle”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) and Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Kylee?
Kylee has modern American and Scottish roots. Kylee is a modern American spelling of Kylie, a name that took off in Australia before spreading across the English-speaking world.
Is Kylee a popular name?
Yes. Kylee ranked #876 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kylee a boy or girl name?
Kylee is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Kylee over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Kylee?
Kylee is usually pronounced KY-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings