Kylie

At a Glance: Name: Kylie – Meaning: possibly 'boomerang' (Australian English), unrelated to Kyle – Origin: Australian English – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: KY-lee

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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

Phonetic: KY-lee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1960–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Kylie mean?

Possibly ‘boomerang’ (australian english), unrelated to kyle. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kylie)

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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