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Kyli

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Pronounced KY-lee /ˈkaɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Kylie — variously from an Australian Aboriginal word for 'a boomerang' and a feminine of the Gaelic Kyle ('narrow; a strait'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A boomerang; graceful: Kyli spells Kylie. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KY-lee').
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Origin LowAboriginal, Gaelic
MeaningA spelling of Kylie — variously from an Australian Aboriginal word for 'a boomerang' and a feminine of the Gaelic Kyle ('narrow; a strait'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#14137 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,177

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419772025

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

Kyli is a spelling of Kylie — variously from an Australian Aboriginal word for 'a boomerang' and a feminine of the Gaelic Kyle ('narrow; a strait'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Kylie. Rare in this form, a-boomerang at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kylie is variously from an Aboriginal word for 'a boomerang' and a feminine of the Gaelic Kyle ('narrow; a strait') — Kyli is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KY-lee').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Kylie — routes layered

Variations

KylieKyleighKiley

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Kylie— the standard spelling
Kyleigh— a kin spelling
Kiley— a fellow spelling
Rylee— a sound-neighbor -lee girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyli mean?

Kyli spells Kylie — variously Aboriginal 'a boomerang' and a feminine of Gaelic Kyle; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kyli?

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

Is Kyli a boy or girl name?

Kyli is a girl's name.

How popular is Kyli?

Kyli is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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