Kylie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kylie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kylie?
Kylie is spelled K-Y-L-I-E. The name has 5 letters.
Kylie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kylie is commonly believed to mean “boomerang” in the Noongar language of Indigenous Australians, though this is not conclusively established…
- Origin
- Kylie is often associated with Australian origins, particularly linked to Indigenous Australian languages such as Noongar, though its wider use in…
- Pronunciation
- KY-lee · 2 syllables
Kylie Popularity in 2025
Rank#204
Recorded Births1,491
- Girls usage fell 15 places to #204 and recorded 108 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kylie Mean?
Kylie is commonly believed to mean “boomerang” in the Noongar language of Indigenous Australians, though this is not conclusively established across all sources.
Origin: Kylie is often associated with Australian origins, particularly linked to Indigenous Australian languages such as Noongar, though its wider use in English-speaking countries expanded in the late 20th century.
How Do You Pronounce Kylie?
PronunciationKY-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kylie?
- History
- The use of Kylie as a given name became increasingly popular in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century. It has been associated with both Indigenous Australian roots and modern English naming trends.
Kylie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,491 | #204 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,599 | #189 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,444 | #207 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,503 | #198 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7 | #9,823 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,807 | #159 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,022 | #132 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,263 | #125 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,432 | #124 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,704 | #114 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,427 | #83 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Girls | 4,162 | #66 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5 | #12,086 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,962 | #73 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Girls | 4,036 | #61 |
| 2012 | Girls | 4,177 | #59 |
| 2012 | Boys | 8 | #8,864 |
| 2011 | Girls | 4,351 | #57 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Girls | 4,606 | #57 |
| 2010 | Boys | 10 | #7,591 |
When Was Kylie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2003 · Girls
5,558 recorded births
National rank #52
2004 · Girls
5,557 recorded births
National rank #49
2008 · Girls
5,194 recorded births
National rank #51
2005 · Girls
4,970 recorded births
National rank #57
Where Kylie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #89 | 24 |
| WV | #107 | 14 |
| LA | #109 | 36 |
| FL | #122 | 145 |
| NJ | #129 | 60 |
| KY | #146 | 30 |
| MD | #156 | 31 |
| PA | #163 | 68 |