Kylia
A feminine name of English origin meaning "beautiful wood".
Name Census estimates that about 1,026 living Americans carry the first name Kylia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kylia today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kylia births was 2003 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kylia. 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
1.0K
~ 1 in 334,069 Americans
Peak year
2003
49 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,813
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Kylia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kylia from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 386 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kylia 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 Kylia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kylias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Alabama recorded the most babies named Kylia, while Florida, Alabama, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kylia
The name Kylia has its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the Classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "kulios," which means "curved" or "bent," potentially referring to the curved or rounded shape of an object or geographical feature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kylia can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a woman by this name in his famous work, "The Histories," written in the 5th century BC. However, details about this individual's life and significance are scarce.
In the realm of mythology, Kylia was also the name of a minor goddess in Greek mythology, associated with the protection of ships and sailors. Her name was often invoked by seafarers as they embarked on voyages, seeking her blessings for safe passage across the seas.
The earliest known individual with the name Kylia was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. Although little is known about her life and teachings, her existence is recorded in the writings of some ancient Greek scholars, indicating the name's usage during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kylia. One such person was Kylia of Argos, a prominent Greek sculptor who lived in the 2nd century BC. Her marble statues, known for their intricate details and lifelike expressions, were highly regarded in ancient Greece and inspired generations of artists that followed.
Another notable figure was Kylia of Ephesus, a renowned physician who lived in the 1st century AD. She was one of the few women of her time to achieve recognition in the field of medicine, and her contributions to the understanding of various medical conditions were significant.
In the realm of literature, Kylia of Alexandria was a celebrated poet who lived in the 3rd century AD. Her poems, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely circulated and admired throughout the ancient world.
During the Byzantine era, Kylia Palaiologina was a prominent figure in the imperial court. Born in the 13th century, she was a member of the powerful Palaiologos dynasty and played a influential role in the political and cultural affairs of the Byzantine Empire.
While the name Kylia has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and time periods, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields throughout history.
People
Kylia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kylia 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
Kylia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kylia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,026 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kylia 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 334,069 US residents.
Is Kylia a common name?
We classify Kylia as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,048 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kylia most popular?
The single biggest year for Kylia was 2003, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kylia is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kylia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kylia 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.