Slender or narrow; a feminine form of Kyle.
Kylene is a feminine elaboration of the Scottish surname Kyle. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'caol', which refers to a narrow strait or channel of water. While it gained some traction in the mid-20th century, it remains a rare alternative to more common names like Kylie or Kaylee.
Less common today
Kylene isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,523 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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