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Khylin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-lin /ˈkaɪ.lɪn/High

Meaning: Modern coinage echoing Kylin/Kylan (linked to Irish caol, 'slender') with a Khy- styling; no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Khylin restyles Kylan and Kylin with a bold Khy- spelling, a sleek modern name with a hint of Irish 'slender' behind it.
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Origin LowAmerican, Irish
MeaningModern coinage echoing Kylin/Kylan (linked to Irish caol, 'slender') with a Khy- styling; no single fixed root
U.S. rank (2025)#5317 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 336

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020052025

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

A contemporary respelling of Kylin/Kylan, Khylin reaches toward Irish caol, 'slender, narrow.' That meaning arrives through its relatives; the striking Khy- form is a recent stylistic choice with no documented past of its own.

Rare and modern, it stands out chiefly on its spelling.

Did you know? Behind Kylin and Kylan sits Irish caol, 'slender' — an echo Khylin inherits, even as its dramatic Khy- styling marks it as a fresh invention.
Overall data confidence 48%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

KylinKylanKhylan

Nicknames

Khy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Khylin Rhambo (1997-)
    American actor best known for his role as Monty Green in the TV series The 100

If you like Khylin…

Kylin— a fellow spelling
Kylan— a companion Ky- name
Kyrin— another Ky- coinage
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khylin mean?

Khylin echoes Kylan/Kylin ('slender'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Khylin?

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

Is Khylin a boy or girl name?

Khylin is a boy's name.

How popular is Khylin?

Khylin is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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