Kylie
ky-lee
US Popularity:446
Origin:Australian
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Boomerang; Beautiful; Graceful
It may come as no surprise to learn that the girl's name Kylie springs from Australian roots, given Kylie Minogue's global stardom. But you may be interested to learn that it is the Indigenous Australian word for "a curved returning stick," better known as a boomerang. Another source for this given name is the Irish surname Kiely or O'Cadhla, meaning "beautiful" and "graceful." No doubt you will be spinning around with joy when your beautiful baby Kylie arrives in the world!
Famous People Named Kylie
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Kylie JennerModel
- Kylie MinogueSinger
Kylie Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kylie is currently #595 on The Bump
Girl:Kylie is currently #251 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kylie is currently #446 in U.S. births
Girl:Kylie is currently #150 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#446
in 2022
- 65
from 2021
Sources
Kaartdijin Noongar - Noongar Knowledge, Noongar Word List
House of Names, Kylie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
WordSense, kylie
Merriam-Webster, kylie, noun
IMDb, Kylie Minogue
LibraryIreland, Ó Cadhla - Irish Names and Surnames
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