Xylie

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Pronounced ZY-lee /ˈzaɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern name — from Greek xylon, 'wood' (as in Xylia, 'of the woods'), and/or a Xy-spelling of Kylie; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the woods: Xylie ties to Greek xylon, 'wood', and echoes Kylie. Sleek, modern, and warm (said 'ZY-lee').

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Origin LowGreek, American

MeaningA modern name — from Greek xylon, 'wood' (as in Xylia, 'of the woods'), and/or a Xy-spelling of Kylie; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5585 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 114

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Xylie is a modern name — variously from Greek xylon, 'wood' (the root of Xylia, 'of the woods', and of 'xylophone'), and a Xy-spelling of Kylie (routes layered, which we note). A sleek, modern name; the X is said 'Z', so 'ZY-lee'.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-the-woods at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Xylie ties to Greek xylon, 'wood' (as in Xylia, 'of the woods', and 'xylophone') — and reads as a Xy- spelling of Kylie — a sleek, modern name (the X said as 'Z'; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZY-lee').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Xylie — routes layered

Variations

XyliaKylieXyla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xylie mean?

Xylie ties to Greek xylon, 'wood' ('of the woods'), and echoes Kylie; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Xylie?

It's said ZY-lee /ˈzaɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the X is 'Z').

Is Xylie a boy or girl name?

Xylie is a girl's name.

How popular is Xylie?

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