Kylie Girl

Popularity: #196 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: Irish; Australian

Meaning: Irish: 'slim'; Australian: 'boomerang'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kylie is believed to have originated from the Australian Aboriginal word "kiley," which means "a boomerang." This etymology reflects a connection to the indigenous culture of Australia, where the boomerang is a significant tool and symbol. The name gained prominence in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as it was adopted into popular culture and media, but its roots are deeply tied to the linguistic heritage of the Aboriginal peoples.

Historically, the name Kylie began to appear in the English language during the 20th century, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s. It was popularized by various cultural figures, including the Australian singer Kylie Minogue, who rose to fame in the late 1980s.

This association with a prominent public figure helped to cement the name's place in contemporary usage, although its origins remain tied to indigenous Australian language and culture. Culturally, the name Kylie carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflecting the characteristics associated with the boomerang in Aboriginal culture.

The boomerang is not only a tool for hunting but also a symbol of returning and connection to the land, which resonates with the identity of the Aboriginal peoples. The name's melodic sound and ease of pronunciation have contributed to its appeal, and it has been used in various forms, including diminutives like Kye, which further enrich its cultural tapestry.

Overall, Kylie embodies a blend of indigenous heritage and modern cultural significance.

Famous people named Kylie

In this section, you will find notable people named Kylie. 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 Kylie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Kylie Minogue is a singer and actress best known for Can't Get You Out of My Head, Locomotion, and Spinning Around.

Kylie Jenner is a media personality and businesswoman best known for Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kylie Cosmetics, and her social media influence.

Fictional characters named Kylie

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Kylie is a fictional character from the animated television series The Amazing World of Gumball. She is a student at Elmore Junior High and is known for her upbeat personality and love for music.

Sibling suggestions

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

KaylaKiraKendallKaitlynKelseyKiana

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kylie. 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.

KiraKyraMileyRileyLilySkylarKylieann

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kylie was first seen in the United States in 1960.

Kylie has ranked as high as #127 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kylie 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 Kylie 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 Kylie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,491 0 1,491
2024 1,599 0 1,599
2023 1,444 0 1,444
2022 1,510 7 1,503
2021 1,807 0 1,807
2020 2,022 0 2,022
2019 2,263 0 2,263
2018 2,437 5 2,432
2017 2,704 0 2,704
2016 3,432 5 3,427
2015 4,167 5 4,162
2014 3,968 6 3,962
2013 4,036 0 4,036
2012 4,185 8 4,177
2011 4,357 6 4,351
2010 4,616 10 4,606
2009 4,401 12 4,389
2008 5,205 11 5,194
2007 4,666 7 4,659
2006 4,729 10 4,719
2005 4,979 9 4,970
2004 5,597 40 5,557
2003 5,576 18 5,558
2002 4,852 19 4,833
2001 3,372 19 3,353
2000 3,217 11 3,206
1999 3,023 11 3,012
1998 2,892 13 2,879
1997 2,755 9 2,746
1996 2,809 11 2,798
1995 3,163 11 3,152
1994 2,053 10 2,043
1993 1,457 13 1,444
1992 1,568 14 1,554
1991 1,502 12 1,490
1990 1,627 15 1,612
1989 1,947 20 1,927
1988 847 9 838
1987 501 9 492
1986 460 10 450
1985 367 6 361
1984 322 9 313
1983 260 0 260
1982 244 0 244
1981 234 5 229
1980 336 9 327
1979 501 10 491
1978 520 11 509
1977 52 5 47
1976 35 8 27
1975 44 0 44
1974 40 0 40
1973 36 0 36
1972 37 12 25
1971 20 0 20
1970 17 0 17
1969 6 0 6
1968 8 0 8
1966 5 0 5
1964 7 0 7
1962 6 0 6
1960 7 0 7

Top States for Kylie (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 182
12%
FL 162
10%
CA 143
9%
NY 103
7%
PA 67
4%
NJ 66
4%
GA 60
4%
IL 54
3%
TN 53
3%
OH 53
3%
NC 48
3%
VA 44
3%
MD 37
2%
WI 35
2%
IN 32
2%
KY 32
2%
AZ 29
2%
AL 27
2%
MA 27
2%
MI 27
2%
MO 27
2%
SC 26
2%
MN 26
2%
LA 22
1%
AR 19
1%
CO 19
1%
OK 16
1%
MS 15
1%
WA 15
1%
UT 15
1%
CT 13
1%
NV 13
1%
OR 9
1%
IA 9
1%
NE 7
0%
RI 7
0%
WV 7
0%
ID 7
0%
DC 6
0%
KS 6
0%
MT 5
0%
AK 5
0%
DE 5
0%