Kylee
- Meaning
- Possibly boomerang; also related to Kyle
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What does Kylee mean?
Kylee means “Possibly boomerang; also related to Kyle”.
Kylee is a spelling of Kylie, a name with more than one proposed naming route. Kylie is associated with an Aboriginal Australian word for a boomerang, often identified with Noongar, and it has also been used as a feminine form of Scottish Kyle. Through Kyle, the connection is with a narrow channel or strait. These histories should not be combined into one literal meaning.
The ee ending makes Kylee visually distinct from Kylie while usually preserving its sound. Ky offers a brief informal option. Families choosing the name for Australian or Scottish heritage can decide which connection they intend, while parents who simply prefer the sound can compare both spellings without assuming the added e changes the origin.
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How popular is Kylee?
United States · 2025Explore how often Kylee is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #876 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Kylee
- 306 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 8.4% Fewer than 2024
Kylee over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #876 | 306 |
| 2024 | Boys | #13,403 | 5 |
| 2024 | Girls | #823 | 334 |
| 2023 | Boys | #13,335 | 5 |
| 2023 | Girls | #769 | 366 |
| 2022 | Girls | #727 | 402 |
| 2021 | Boys | #9,327 | 8 |
| 2021 | Girls | #650 | 460 |
| 2020 | Boys | #9,200 | 8 |
| 2020 | Girls | #533 | 568 |
| 2019 | Boys | #9,380 | 8 |
| 2019 | Girls | #533 | 575 |
| 2018 | Boys | #7,926 | 10 |
| 2018 | Girls | #444 | 722 |
| 2017 | Boys | #7,355 | 11 |
| 2017 | Girls | #361 | 864 |
| 2016 | Boys | #8,540 | 9 |
| 2016 | Girls | #302 | 1,082 |
| 2015 | Boys | #7,341 | 11 |
| 2015 | Girls | #237 | 1,396 |
| 2014 | Boys | #7,896 | 10 |
| 2014 | Girls | #214 | 1,592 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Kylee
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Kylie
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Boomerang in one tradition; also a form of Kyle
Listed as a related name to Kylee.
Evelyn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Desired; or water, island
Shares an origin with Kylee.
Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Kylee.
Eleanor
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Uncertain; from Aliénor
Shares an origin with Kylee.
Violet
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Purple
Shares an origin with Kylee.
Harper
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Harp player
Shares an origin with Kylee.
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