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Khylie

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Pronounced KY-lee /ˈkaɪ.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kylie — variously 'a boomerang' (an Australian Aboriginal word) and a feminine of Kyle ('a narrow channel; a wood', Gaelic); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A boomerang; a narrow channel: Khylie spells Kylie — 'a boomerang'. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowAboriginal, Gaelic
MeaningA spelling of Kylie — variously 'a boomerang' (an Australian Aboriginal word) and a feminine of Kyle ('a narrow channel; a wood', Gaelic); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5827 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 700

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Khylie is a spelling of Kylie — variously 'a boomerang' (an Australian Aboriginal word) and a feminine of Kyle, from Gaelic caol, 'a narrow channel; a wood' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name; the Kh- styling personalizes it (nickname Ky).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, a-boomerang-or-a-narrow-channel at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kylie is variously 'a boomerang' (an Australian Aboriginal word) and a feminine of Kyle, 'a narrow channel; a wood' (Gaelic) — Khylie is a Kh- spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KY-lee').
Overall data confidence 45%
Behind the Name — Kylie — routes layered

Variations

KylieKyleighKyley

Nicknames

Ky

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If you like Khylie…

Kylie— the standard spelling
Kyleigh— a fellow spelling
Khyla— a kin Kh- girls' name
Rylie— a sound-neighbor -ylie girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khylie mean?

Khylie spells Kylie — variously 'a boomerang' (Aboriginal) and 'a narrow channel' (Gaelic); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Khylie?

It's said KY-lee /ˈkaɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khylie a boy or girl name?

Khylie is a girl's name.

How popular is Khylie?

Khylie is a very rare name in the U.S.

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