Kylie

Kylie is a girl's name of English origin meaning “boomerang.” In 2024 it was given to 1,594 girls in the United States.

Kylie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“boomerang”
Pronunciation
/ˈkaɪ.li/

About the name Kylie

Kylie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “boomerang” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Kylie first appears in Social Security records in 1960. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #49 in 2004, and in 2024 1,594 babies received the name — 120,379 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kylie in US records

First recorded (US)
1960
Best US rank
#49 in 2004
Peak year
2003
Babies named Kylie in 2024
1,594
Total since 1880
120,379

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kylie mean?

Kylie means “boomerang” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kylie a boy or girl name?

Kylie is a girl name. In 2024, 1,594 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kylie?

Kylie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kylie?

Kylie first appears in US records in 1960. Its best-ever ranking was #49 in 2004, and 1,594 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Kylie?

Kylie is pronounced /ˈkaɪ.li/ (IPA).

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