Narrow spit of land; strait
Kyli is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Kylie, which is derived from the Noongar Australian Aboriginal word 'kiley' meaning a curved returning stick or boomerang. In a Gaelic context, it is often associated with the surname O'Kiely, referring to a narrow channel or strait of water.
About 6 girls were named Kyli in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
