Kylie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Kylie
Kylie derives from the Australian Aboriginal word "kylie" or "boomerang," referring to a curved throwing stick used by Indigenous peoples.
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Etymology
Kylie derives from the Australian Aboriginal word "kylie" or "boomerang," referring to a curved throwing stick used by Indigenous peoples. The name entered English-speaking cultures primarily through Australia in the 20th century and gained international prominence through Australian cultural exports and the singer Kylie Minogue.
Kylie currently ranks #204 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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