Kili: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-eel-ee
Origin: Scotland
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Narrow channel

Kilee is a name with origins related to 'boomerang'and 'graceful'or 'beautiful'. Kili is not recognized as a variant of the name Kyle; it is more closely associated with names like Kylie and Kiley, 'Kili 'means 'narrow channel'or 'narrow strait'in Old Norse, not specifically in Gaelic. Kilee is used as a feminine name with various cultural origins, primarily linked to Australian and Irish roots. The name Kili has been used infrequently as a baby name and is not listed in the top 1000 names. Its usage has remained relatively consistent over time, with a slight increase in popularity due to its unique and adventurous connotations.

Kili Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kili is currently #28875 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Kili is currently #16672 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kili is currently #14138 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Kili is currently #8126 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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