Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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#2
Kylo
BoyAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern; from a Star Wars character”
- Meaning
- modern; from a Star Wars character
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- KY-loh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #402
- US babies 2025
- 797
- Best rank
- #374 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Kylo
Kylo is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern; from a Star Wars character”.
Kylo is a modern name that entered wide awareness through Kylo Ren, the conflicted villain of the Star Wars sequel trilogy that began with The Force Awakens in 2015. The name was created for the film and has no established historical meaning, though it echoes Kyle, a Scottish name linked to a narrow strait. Parents choose Kylo for its sleek, futuristic sound and its pop-culture connection. It fits alongside other short, vowel-ended boy names such as Milo and Arlo, and Ky makes a simple nickname.
Popularity over time
Kylo first appears in US Social Security records in 1979. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 9 different years, starting in 2016. Its best national rank was #374 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 870 babies. In 2025, 797 babies were named Kylo, and it ranked #402 nationally. That is 2177% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Of the 5,345 US boys named Kylo since records began, 82% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kyaire, Matthias, Kaizen, Hugo, and Elio.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kylo ranked highest in Montana, South Dakota, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | #164 | 8 |
| South Dakota | #182 | 8 |
| Nevada | #256 | 12 |
| Florida | #266 | 79 |
| Mississippi | #275 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Kylo over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Kylo is usually pronounced KY-loh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with K and ends in “-lo”.
Middle names for Kylo
A few middle names that flow with Kylo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kylo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kylo mean?
Kylo is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern; from a Star Wars character”.
What is the origin of the name Kylo?
Kylo has modern American roots. Kylo is a modern name that entered wide awareness through Kylo Ren, the conflicted villain of the Star Wars sequel trilogy that began with The Force Awakens in 2015.
Is Kylo a popular name?
Yes. Kylo ranked #402 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kylo a boy or girl name?
Kylo is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Kylo over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Kylo?
Kylo is usually pronounced KY-loh. 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