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.
Irish caol (narrow) or Chinese qilin (auspicious creature)→Kylin
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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.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Irish/Chinese traditions.
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Today
Kylin remains a beloved choice, ranking #1637 in the US. 3,321 babies have been named Kylin since 1987.
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How popular is Kylin?
2022peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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.
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Appears only in best times
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Qilin-auspicious
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Irish-Chinese
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Peace-creature
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Ky-sharp mystical
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Y7
L3
I9
N5
Sum: 26 → Life path 8
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Personality of Kylin
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Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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