Katlyn vs Nylee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katlyn

Girl #5,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,604
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katie, Kate

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Nylee

Girl #5,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smooth, flowing (evoking the Nile River)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,697
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ny, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Katlyn Rank #5,604
Nylee Rank #5,697

Katlyn is more popular, ranked #5604 vs #5697 for Nylee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katlyn ___

  • Katlyn Rose
  • Katlyn Marie
  • Katlyn Grace
  • Katlyn Ann
  • Katlyn Elizabeth

Nylee ___

  • Nylee Rose
  • Nylee Grace
  • Nylee Mae
  • Nylee Jane
  • Nylee Claire
  • Nylee Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Katlyn

Megan Brianna Connor Ryan Erin

If you choose Nylee

Riley Brynlee Harlow Jaxon Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katlyn or Nylee more popular?

Katlyn is more popular, ranked #5604 compared to Nylee at #5697 in the United States.

What do Katlyn and Nylee mean?

Katlyn means "pure" (Greek via Irish origin). Nylee means "smooth, flowing (evoking the Nile River)" (American English origin).

Are Katlyn and Nylee boy or girl names?

Katlyn is primarily a girl name. Nylee is primarily a girl name.

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