Keilyn
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Glorious chief, heavenly
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #4606 in 2025 with 30 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Keilani. Shares the meaning 'Glorious chief, heavenly.'
Similar names: keitlyn, keelyn, kellyn, kelyn, kilynn, kaelyn, kaelynn, kailyn
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Keilyn? About 1 in 110,950 babies born in 2025 were named Keilyn, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Keilyn
What does the name Keilyn mean?
Keilyn means “Glorious chief, heavenly” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Keilyn?
Keilyn has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Glorious chief, heavenly”.
How popular is Keilyn?
Keilyn ranked #4546 in 2025 — given to 30 babies that year.
When was Keilyn most popular?
Keilyn peaked in 2009 with 63 babies registered that year.
Is Keilyn a boy or girl name?
Keilyn is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 16% of Keilyns are boys and 84% are girls.
Is the name Keilyn rising or falling in popularity?
Keilyn has fallen 1635 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2911 in 2020 to #4546 in 2025.
How long has Keilyn been recorded?
Keilyn appears in birth records across 35 years — from 1988 through 2025.