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Kylie
Meaning: often said to mean 'boomerang' · Origin: Australian English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Long said to come from a Western Australian Aboriginal word for 'boomerang', it was also influenced by the Irish surname Kyle. Kylie Minogue made it famous worldwide.
Famous people named Kylie
- Kylie Minogue (singer)
Nicknames
Ky
Variants & related names
Kiley, Kylee, Kyleigh
Kylie name art
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FAQ
What does the name Kylie mean?
Kylie means “often said to mean 'boomerang'”. It comes from Australian English.
Is Kylie a popular name?
Kylie is a classic girls' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Kylie?
Ky.
What are other forms of Kylie?
Kiley, Kylee, Kyleigh.
Similar names
Kinsley · Kennedy · Katherine · Kate · Kaylee · Amara
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.