Khylee
A modern invented name suggested to mean "meadow" or "field".
Name Census estimates that about 994 living Americans carry the first name Khylee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Khylee today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khylee births was 2013 (77 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khylee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
994
~ 1 in 344,823 Americans
Peak year
2013
77 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,208
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Khylee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khylee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 606 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Khylee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khylee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Khylee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khylees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Khylee, while New York, Missouri, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khylee
The name Khylee is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely stemming from a combination of various influences. Some believe it may have derived from the Arabic name Khalil, meaning "friend" or "beloved." However, the spelling and pronunciation differ significantly, suggesting a more recent and Western creation.
Another potential source could be the Irish name Kylie, which itself is a modern Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Cailín, meaning "little girl" or "lassie." The addition of the "h" and the altered vowel sound in Khylee may have been an attempt to create a more unique and distinctive variant.
While the name Khylee does not appear to have a long historical lineage or references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its popularity has grown in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. Some of the earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this name can be found in the late 20th century.
One notable individual named Khylee is Khylee Quince, an Australian actress and singer born in 1994. She has appeared in various television shows and stage productions, showcasing her talent from a young age.
Another individual with this name is Khylee Pepper, an American artist and social media influencer known for her vibrant and colorful artwork. She has gained a significant online following and has been recognized for her unique artistic style.
In the field of sports, Khylee Tighe is a Canadian softball player who has represented her country in international competitions. Her athletic achievements have brought recognition to the name Khylee in the realm of sports.
Khylee Contreras is an American entrepreneur and business owner who has made a name for herself in the fashion industry. Her clothing line and successful ventures have contributed to the increasing visibility of the name Khylee in the business world.
Lastly, Khylee Maddox is a British author and writer who has published several novels and short stories. Her literary works have introduced the name Khylee to a wider audience, particularly among readers and literary enthusiasts.
While the name Khylee may not have a long and storied history, its unique spelling and sound have captured the attention of parents seeking distinctive names for their children in recent times. As more individuals bearing this name make their mark in various fields, the name Khylee continues to gain recognition and establish its place in the modern naming landscape.
People
Khylee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khylee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khylee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khylee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 994 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khylee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 344,823 US residents.
Is Khylee a common name?
We classify Khylee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 90.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,003 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khylee most popular?
The single biggest year for Khylee was 2013, when 77 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khylee is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Khylee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khylee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.