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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Possibly 'boomerang' (Australian English), unrelated to Kyle
- Origin
- Australian English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KY-lee
Kylie is a girl's name from Australian English, pronounced KY-lee. You may have heard it means 'boomerang' — that's only a possible origin, not a confirmed one, and despite the similar sound, Kylie isn't actually related to the name Kyle.
Meaning & Origin of Kylie
Meaning: Possibly 'boomerang' (Australian English), unrelated to Kyle.
Origin: Australian English.
A common claim: means 'boomerang' Actually: Wiktionary lists 'boomerang' (Australian English) as a possible, not certain, meaning. Kylie is unrelated to Kyle, despite the similar spelling.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kylie
KY-leeIPA /ˈkaɪli/
Popularity of Kylie
Kylie peaked at #49 in 2004, when 5,557 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #189, with 1,594 babies given the name that year.
FAQ
What does the name Kylie mean?
Possibly ‘boomerang’ (Australian English), unrelated to Kyle. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kylie?
Kylie is pronounced KY-lee (IPA: /ˈkaɪli/).
Is Kylie a popular name right now?
Kylie peaked at #49 in 2004 and is ranked #189 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1960–2024.)
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