Declining since 2002, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Kylia since 1959
Babies named Kylia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 262 |
| 2000s | 386 |
| 2010s | 249 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Kylia is a rare modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1959 and has seen modest use. It reached its peak popularity in 2003, but has been declining since around 2002, reflecting a broader shift away from similar invented names. While it is infrequently chosen today, its connection to the well-liked name Kyle gives it a familiar yet distinctive sound. The name has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, indicating its sporadic use nationwide.
Kylia is a modern feminine elaboration of the name Kyle, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from Gaelic 'caol', meaning 'narrow' or 'slender'. Names like Kylia emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of adding the popular suffix -ia to masculine or unisex root names to create feminine variants.
“Kylia” around the world
Where Kylia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kye, Lia
Variants: Kylea, Kileia
Sibling names for Kylia
Names that share Kylia's style, for a brother or sister.
