Declining since 2003, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Kyli since 1977
Babies named Kyli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 172 |
| 1990s | 509 |
| 2000s | 856 |
| 2010s | 517 |
| 2020s | 90 |
Meaning & origin
Kyli is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 1970s, first recorded in 1977. It reached its peak usage in 2004 (#13,208 rank that year), but has since fallen steadily, with a trajectory of decline since 2003. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in 268,000 girls, placing it well outside the top 10,000 most popular names. While its origins are debated, it most likely arose as a respelling of Kylie, a name popularized globally by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. Despite its low rank, Kyli remains in steady use among parents seeking a distinctive-yet-familiar sound, particularly in the North American context.
Kyli is a relatively modern name that first appeared in the late 20th century. It is likely a respelling or variant of Kylie, itself possibly derived from an Australian Aboriginal word for 'boomerang' or a feminine form of Kyle. The name gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kye
Sibling names for Kyli
Names that share Kyli's style, for a brother or sister.
