Kylei
A feminine diminutive variation of the Scottish name Kyle, meaning "channel" or "strait".
Name Census estimates that about 1,209 living Americans carry the first name Kylei. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kylei today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kylei births was 2012 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kylei. 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.
Key insights
- • Kylei is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 283,502 Americans
Peak year
2012
78 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,871
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Kylei: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kylei from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 548 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kylei 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 Kylei during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kyleis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Kylei, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kylei
The name Kylei is a relatively modern and uncommon given name. It appears to be an English variant or feminine form of the name Kyle, which ultimately derives from the Gaelic name Cailín meaning "boy" or "lad." The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Kylei does not have a long or well-documented history compared to many traditional names. Its roots can be traced back to the Gaelic language and culture of Ireland and Scotland, but it does not seem to have been widely used as a distinct name until more recent times.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Kylei in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the modern era. This is likely due to its relatively recent emergence as a distinct name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Kylei are from the late 20th century, primarily in the United States. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history:
1. Kylei Parker, an American actress and model born in 1992, known for her roles in television series like "The Vampire Diaries" and "Legacies."
2. Kylei Brechbill, an American professional soccer player born in 1998, who currently plays as a midfielder for the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
3. Kylei Jayden, a Canadian singer and songwriter born in 1995, known for her pop and R&B music and her participation in various music competitions.
4. Kylei Kailer, an American artist and illustrator born in 1988, known for her vibrant and whimsical artwork inspired by nature and fantasy.
5. Kylei Jameson, an Australian fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1990, founder of a sustainable clothing line that focuses on eco-friendly and ethically sourced materials.
While the name Kylei is relatively modern and uncommon, it has gained some recognition in various fields, particularly in the entertainment, sports, and creative industries.
People
Kylei + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kylei 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
Kylei: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kylei?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,209 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kylei 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 283,502 US residents.
Is Kylei a common name?
We classify Kylei as "Rare". It ranks above 91.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,223 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kylei most popular?
The single biggest year for Kylei was 2012, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kylei is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kylei a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kylei 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.