Kylee Girl

Popularity: #648 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KYE-lee //ˈkaɪli//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: slender; Irish: narrow

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kylee is believed to have originated as a modern variant of the name Kyle, which itself has roots in the Gaelic language. The Gaelic word "caol" translates to "narrow" or "slender," and it is often associated with geographical features, such as narrow straits or channels.

The name Kyle emerged in Scotland, where it was used to denote places, particularly in Ayrshire, and it was later adopted as a personal name. The transition into the feminine form Kylee likely occurred in the late 20th century, reflecting a broader trend of adapting traditionally masculine names into feminine variants in English-speaking cultures.

Historically, the name Kyle has been used since at least the 19th century, but its popularity surged in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name Kyle was notably borne by several prominent figures, including Kyle MacLachlan, an American actor, and Kyle Rittenhouse, a figure involved in a highly publicized legal case.

The adaptation of Kyle into Kylee can be seen as part of a cultural movement towards more unique and personalized names for girls, often influenced by popular culture and media. Culturally, names like Kylee resonate with themes of individuality and modernity.

The name's association with the original Gaelic meaning of "narrow" can evoke imagery of precision and focus, while the feminine suffix adds a layer of softness and approachability. The name Kylee may also be linked to various diminutives and affectionate forms, such as Ky or Kiki, which further enhance its appeal in personal and familial contexts.

Overall, Kylee represents a blend of historical roots and contemporary naming practices, reflecting the evolving landscape of personal names in modern society.

Famous people named Kylee

In this section, you will find notable people named Kylee. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kylee who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Kylee who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Kylee McGuire is a singer-songwriter best known for her music in the pop genre and her performances on various platforms.

Kylee Shimizu is a voice actress best known for her roles in anime series such as K-On! and My Hero Academia.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kylee, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

KiraKaylaKylieKaraKendra

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kylee. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

KylieKylaKiraMileyRileySkylarLilyBailey

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kylee was first seen in the United States in 1965.

Kylee has ranked as high as #311 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Kylee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kylee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kylee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kylee.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 306 0 306
2024 339 5 334
2023 371 5 366
2022 402 0 402
2021 468 8 460
2020 576 8 568
2019 583 8 575
2018 732 10 722
2017 875 11 864
2016 1,091 9 1,082
2015 1,407 11 1,396
2014 1,602 10 1,592
2013 1,877 9 1,868
2012 2,071 17 2,054
2011 2,232 13 2,219
2010 2,264 12 2,252
2009 2,193 14 2,179
2008 2,404 19 2,385
2007 2,270 14 2,256
2006 2,363 23 2,340
2005 2,220 21 2,199
2004 2,318 22 2,296
2003 2,210 13 2,197
2002 2,022 13 2,009
2001 1,691 16 1,675
2000 1,640 11 1,629
1999 1,462 9 1,453
1998 1,322 15 1,307
1997 1,165 10 1,155
1996 1,053 19 1,034
1995 899 11 888
1994 716 8 708
1993 706 9 697
1992 693 13 680
1991 609 6 603
1990 615 14 601
1989 626 13 613
1988 322 12 310
1987 285 6 279
1986 263 10 253
1985 233 9 224
1984 188 0 188
1983 169 9 160
1982 144 5 139
1981 138 11 127
1980 144 0 144
1979 206 7 199
1978 164 0 164
1977 28 0 28
1976 22 0 22
1975 16 0 16
1974 22 0 22
1973 17 0 17
1972 28 0 28
1971 18 0 18
1970 16 0 16
1969 7 0 7
1968 7 0 7
1965 5 0 5

Top States for Kylee (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 29
10%
FL 24
8%
NC 23
8%
GA 19
7%
OH 17
6%
MI 15
5%
CA 14
5%
PA 13
4%
NY 12
4%
IN 9
3%
AL 9
3%
VA 9
3%
MD 8
3%
SC 8
3%
TN 8
3%
MN 7
2%
MS 7
2%
LA 7
2%
MA 6
2%
WI 6
2%
OK 6
2%
AR 6
2%
CO 5
2%
OR 5
2%
MO 5
2%
IL 5
2%
KY 5
2%
NJ 5
2%