Kylie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KY-lee · 2 syllables
Kylie means “boomerang”, from English.
Uncertain, possibly from kylie (“boomerang”). Originally popular in Australia, the name has gained popularity elsewhere in the English-speaking world due to the fame of Kylie Minogue. Unrelated to Kyle, though often seen as its feminine equivalent.
- Meaning
- boomerang
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KY-lee
- US rank (2025)
- #204
- US babies a year
- about 1,584 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Kylie?
Kylie was the #204 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,491 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 62% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #204 |
| Scotland | #544 |
| Ireland | #409 |
| France | #995 |
| Canada | #258 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Kylie?
Half of US adults named Kylie are older than 25; most are between 18 and 39. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Kylie
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Kylie have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Kylie
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Kylie
What does the name Kylie mean?
Kylie means “boomerang”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Kylie?
Kylie is pronounced KY-lee.
How popular is the name Kylie?
Kylie was the #204 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,491 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 62% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Kylie?
Half of US adults named Kylie are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 39.