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