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Kylie
GirlEnglish· “uncertain; linked to Kyle”
- Meaning
- uncertain; linked to Kyle (origin disputed)
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KY-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #204
- US babies 2025
- 1,491
- Best rank
- #49 (2004)
- Peak year
- 2003
Meaning and origin of Kylie
Kylie is often said to mean “uncertain; linked to Kyle”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to English roots.
Kylie has an uncertain origin. It is often treated as a feminine form of Kyle, a Scottish name from a Gaelic word meaning narrow strait. In Australia, a popular explanation links it to a word for boomerang in a Western Australian Aboriginal language, though that claim is hard to confirm. The Australian singer and actress Kylie Minogue made the name famous internationally. In the United States it became common in the late twentieth century. Kylie is bright and friendly, with Kiley and Kyleigh as alternative spellings.
Other spellings with the same sound: Kiley.
Popularity over time
Kylie first appears in US Social Security records in 1960. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 48 different years, starting in 1978. Its best national rank was #49 in 2004, and the most babies received it in 2003, when 5,558 were named Kylie. In 2025, 1,491 babies were named Kylie, and it ranked #204 nationally. That is 64% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #568 in 1980, #104 in 2000, #57 in 2010, and #204 in 2025. Of the 121,890 US girls named Kylie since records began, 38% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 36,120 babies. Since 2010, 45,986 more have been named Kylie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Faith, Trinity, Paige, Jade, and Gabriela.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kylie ranked highest in Mississippi, West Virginia, and Louisiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #91 | 24 |
| West Virginia | #111 | 14 |
| Louisiana | #115 | 36 |
| Florida | #122 | 145 |
| New Jersey | #131 | 60 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Kylie is usually pronounced KY-lee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with K and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Kiley.
Middle names for Kylie
A few middle names that flow with Kylie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kylie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kylie mean?
Kylie is often said to mean “uncertain; linked to Kyle”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to English roots.
What is the origin of the name Kylie?
Kylie has English roots. Kylie has an uncertain origin.
Is Kylie a popular name?
Yes. Kylie ranked #204 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kylie a boy or girl name?
Kylie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Kylie?
Kylie 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