Keylan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Light, bright; tree
Origin: Greek/Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #3709 in 2025 with 30 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Elani. Shares the meaning 'Light, bright; tree.'
Similar names: keylani, keylanie, keylanni, keylany, kheylani, keelan, keelani, kelan
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Keylan? About 1 in 110,950 babies born in 2025 were named Keylan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Keylan
What does the name Keylan mean?
Keylan means “Light, bright; tree” from Greek/Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Keylan?
Keylan has Greek/Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Light, bright; tree”.
How popular is Keylan?
Keylan ranked #3658 in 2025 — given to 30 babies that year.
When was Keylan most popular?
Keylan peaked in 2006 with 49 babies registered that year.
Is Keylan a boy or girl name?
Keylan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Keylans in registered births are male.
Is the name Keylan rising or falling in popularity?
Keylan has fallen 54 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3604 in 2020 to #3658 in 2025.
How long has Keylan been recorded?
Keylan appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1989 through 2025.