Kylie
Meaning: Boomerang, narrow strait
Origin: Australian Aboriginal/Scottish
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #29
Total births: 12,571
History: Kylie is perhaps the most Australian name in existence. Kylie Minogue went from Neighbours to become a global pop icon — the Princess of Pop. No other name so perfectly represents the Australian ability to take something suburban and make it spectacular. Kylie is Australia's greatest cultural export.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1989) | #82 |
| Babies named Kylie in 1989 | 100 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 12,571 |
| Peak year | 1972 (1,025 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #2 |
| Years in records | 1965–1989 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 69 spots |
Frequently asked about Kylie
What does the name Kylie mean?
Kylie means “Boomerang, narrow strait” from Australian Aboriginal/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Kylie?
Kylie has Australian Aboriginal/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “Boomerang, narrow strait”.
How popular is Kylie in Australia?
Kylie ranked #82 in Australia in 1989 — given to 100 babies that year.
When was Kylie most popular?
Kylie peaked in 1972 with 1,025 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Kylie a boy or girl name?
Kylie is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Kylies in registered births are female.
Is the name Kylie rising or falling in popularity?
Kylie has fallen 69 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #13 in 1984 to #82 in 1989.
How long has Kylie been recorded in Australia?
Kylie appears in birth records in Australia across 25 years — from 1965 through 1989.