Kilee

Updated: June 7, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

The baby name Kilee is one of many alternative spellings of Kylie. The name is thought to have either Gaelic or Australian roots. Both origins offer some pretty cool meanings. While Kylie and Kylee have been top 1,000 baby names for girls in the United States for decades, Kilee has never made the list. Choose this spelling if you want your little girl to have a name that stands out a bit from the crowd. Pair it with classic and current middle names.

Meaning of the name Kilee:

Australian: Boomerang
Gaelic: Graceful or beautiful

Origin of the name Kilee:

Kilee has two potential origin stories. First, it may have come from the word “kiley,” which is what the Noongar people who are indigenous to Australia call a boomerang. There is also some thought that it's derived from the Gaelic surname O'Cadhla, which is thought to mean “graceful” or “beautiful.” It can also mean “descendent of someone who is graceful or beautiful.”

Symbolism of the name Kilee:

The baby name Kilee's symbolism will depend on which origin story you like best. New parents who like the Gaelic origin may choose it because they see their new daughter as graceful and beautiful and want her to grow up with these characteristics. Those who like the Australian origin may choose it hoping their daughter always comes back to them like a boomerang.