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The baby name Kayleen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-leen (/keɪˈliːn/).

Kayleen is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: KAY-leen (/keɪˈliːn/)

What is the meaning of the name Kayleen ?

The baby name Kayleen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-leen (/keɪˈliːn/).

Kayleen is English in Origin.

Kayleen (pronounced KAY-leen) is a modern English feminine name formed by pairing Kay with the Irish-influenced -leen ending, often felt as a blend of Kay and Eileen. Kay stems from Katherine (Greek Aikaterine), widely interpreted as “pure,” while Eileen is the Anglicized Irish Eibhlín, frequently linked to Helen and the meaning “bright, shining.” Together, Kayleen evokes a contemporary image of purity and light.

The name rose in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century amid the popularity of Kay-, -leen, and -lyn formations, and it remains familiar - though never ubiquitous - across Anglophone countries. Variants and near-relatives include Kaylene, Kaileen, Kailene, Kaylin/Kailyn, and Kaylynn; short forms and nicknames range from Kay/Kaye to Kaylee and Leena. Without strong ties to saints or royalty, Kayleen fits modern naming tastes, balancing approachable warmth with a subtly Irish-tinged flair.

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Kayleen – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #278 8 2,795
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
France Girls 2021 #386 20 3,185
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
ZA 0 #431 17 14,421
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #848 69 8,487
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
ZA Girls 0 #940 202 25,928
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,261 7 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619

Kayleen is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
France
New York City (Hispanic), United States
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People also ask about Kayleen

Kayleen is predominantly a girl's name.
Kayleen is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KAY-leen (/keɪˈliːn/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kaylin, Kaileen, Kaelyn, Kaylene, Kaylynn and Kaelin.
Yes — Kayleen ranked #278 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Kayleen ranks highest in Canada (#278 in 2024).
Kayleen's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #720 in 2014 to #848 in 2024 in United States.