Holding steady.
Popularity of Kyllie since 1986
Babies named Kyllie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kyllie is a modern feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1986. It has never entered the national top 1000, and its most popular year was 2008. The name's trajectory has been stable, with very low usage throughout its history. As a respelling of Kylie, it reflects a broader trend of unique spellings for familiar-sounding names. Kyllie has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name.
Kyllie is a modern coinage, likely a respelling of the name Kylie, which itself may derive from an Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'boomerang'. The spelling variation with a 'K' and 'ie' ending became popular in the United States in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend for unique spellings of established names. It has no long historical or linguistic roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky, Kye
Sibling names for Kyllie
Names that share Kyllie's style, for a brother or sister.
