Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 03, 2024

Kilea

US Popularity Rank: 9277

Origin: Australian

Meaning: Curved returning stick, boomerang; Graceful; Beautiful

If Kilea is a name you can’t get out of your head, perhaps it is perfect for baby. Typically given to girls, Kilea is a variation of Kylie, a name with Australian roots. Stemming from the term kiley in the Aboriginal language Nyungar, it means “curved returning stick” or “boomerang.” Kylie also derives from the Irish surname O’Cadhla, translating to “graceful” or “beautiful.” Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue famously shares the homonymous moniker. Your heart will definitely go “Padam Padam” when you see baby for the first time.

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