Khiley
A girl's name of Irish origin with 184 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Khiley peaked during the Gen Z era, when 25 babies received this name in a single year (2010). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Khiley has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Khiley is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Khiley is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, a phonetic variant of Kylie — from the Irish caol meaning 'slender' or the Australian Aboriginal word for a type of boomerang. Kylie gained worldwide recognition through the Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue.
The Khiley spelling gives the familiar Kylie an unusual phonetic form — the same bright, flowing sound with a spelling that stands distinctly apart. It carries all of Kylie's breezy, confident energy in a form that feels genuinely its own.
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Phonetically, Khiley belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their bright, approachable ending — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Irish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Irish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Khiley’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khiley has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18 | #10709 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 115 | #10239 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 51 | #11990 | — |
The Story of Khiley
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Khiley is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Khiley are most likely born between 2000 and 2020.
How rare is Khiley?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khiley is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2010s with 115 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Khiley by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 2000–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | #10707 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10710 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8380 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16950 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13424 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9237 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13847 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5927 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9422 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9447 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5515 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6433 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11227 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17903 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11887 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12501 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2021