Kylo is an innovative and unique given name, derived from the Irish surname O'Kelly, meaning "descendant of Kelly." This name has gained popularity in recent years due to its use by celebrated author J.K. Rowling in her Harry Potter series, where Kylo Ren serves as a prominent character. Despite its roots in Irish heritage, Kylo is not heavily associated with any specific cultural background and can be considered a unisex name, although it is more commonly given to boys.
"Kylo appears to be gaining popularity as a baby name, with a significant increase from just 7 births in 2016 to a peak of 16 in 2023."