Kylei
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Scholar, sheltering
Origin: Dutch/English (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #8127 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Skyler. Shares the meaning 'Scholar, sheltering.'
Similar names: kyle, kylea, kyleah, kayle, kaylea, kayleah, kaylei, khyle
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kylei? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Kylei, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kylei
What does the name Kylei mean?
Kylei means “Scholar, sheltering” from Dutch/English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Kylei?
Kylei has Dutch/English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Scholar, sheltering”.
How popular is Kylei?
Kylei ranked #7885 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Kylei most popular?
Kylei peaked in 2012 with 78 babies registered that year.
Is Kylei a boy or girl name?
Kylei is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kyleis in registered births are female.
Is the name Kylei rising or falling in popularity?
Kylei has fallen 4567 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3318 in 2020 to #7885 in 2025.
How long has Kylei been recorded?
Kylei appears in birth records across 34 years — from 1989 through 2025.