Kaylan
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Precious, awakening, beautiful
Origin: Irish/Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #5311 in 2025 with 18 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alana. Shares the meaning 'Precious, awakening, beautiful.'
Similar names: kaylana, kaylanee, kaylani, kaylanie, kaylanni, kaylany, kaylahni, kaylane
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kaylan? About 1 in 107,371 babies born in 2025 were named Kaylan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kaylan
What does the name Kaylan mean?
Kaylan means “Precious, awakening, beautiful” from Irish/Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Kaylan?
Kaylan has Irish/Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Precious, awakening, beautiful”.
How popular is Kaylan?
Kaylan ranked #5208 in 2025 — given to 18 babies that year.
When was Kaylan most popular?
Kaylan peaked in 1997 with 231 babies registered that year.
Is Kaylan a boy or girl name?
Kaylan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 15% of Kaylans are boys and 85% are girls.
Is the name Kaylan rising or falling in popularity?
Kaylan has risen 483 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5691 in 2020 to #5208 in 2025.
How long has Kaylan been recorded?
Kaylan appears in birth records across 48 years — from 1970 through 2025.