Kylin
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ English ◈ 2 syllables
"Pure"

From English

Kylin means narrow strait or beautiful jade — from the Irish Gaelic caol (narrow) or the Chinese qilin (a mythical creature of good fortune). The qilin is the Chinese unicorn — the most auspicious creature, appearing only during times of great peace. Two syllables of Irish-narrow heritage, the Chinese unicorn, and the most auspicious creature that appears only in peace.

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Kylin at a glance
MeaningPure
OriginEnglish
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#1637
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Why parents love Kylin
  • The qilin is the Chinese unicorn — appears only during peace.
  • Two syllables with a bright, mystical sound: KY-lin.
  • The Irish-Chinese bridge is genuinely unique.
  • The meaning beautiful jade/narrow connects East and West.
  • Ky is a sharp embedded beginning.
The vibe of Kylin
narrow straitbeautiful jadeIrishChineseqilinunicorngood fortunepeacemystical
Origin & history of Kylin
Irish caol (narrow) or Chinese qilin (auspicious creature) Kylin
1
English roots
Kylin connects to the Irish Gaelic caol (narrow) or the Chinese qilin — the most auspicious mythical creature that appears only during times of great peace.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Irish/Chinese traditions.
3
Today
Kylin remains a beloved choice, ranking #1637 in the US. 3,321 babies have been named Kylin since 1987.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Kylin?
2022 peak year
Kylin has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1637), with about 152 babies named Kylin each year. In 2022, 149 babies received the name (ranked #1286). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 3,321.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
149 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,286)
152 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,520 Total registrations
last 10 years
3,321 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,637) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Kylin
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Kylin's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — qilin-seeking. People named Kylin tend to be mystical, peaceful, and gifted at being the auspicious creature that appears only in the best times.

Appears only in best times
Qilin-auspicious
Irish-Chinese
Peace-creature
Ky-sharp mystical
K2
Y7
L3
I9
N5
Sum: 26 → Life path 8
Personality of Kylin
💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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