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The baby name Kaylin is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lin (/ˈkeɪlɪn/).

Kaylin is English, Irish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Irish
Pronunciation: KAY-lin (/ˈkeɪlɪn/)

What is the meaning of the name Kaylin ?

The baby name Kaylin is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-lin (/ˈkeɪlɪn/).

Kaylin is English, Irish in Origin.

Kaylin is a modern English given name, chiefly feminine, that arose through two streams: a blend of Kay (a short form of Katherine) with Lynn, and a respelling of the Irish Gaelic Caelan/Caolan. From these sources, its associations include "pure" (via Katherine's Greek root), "lake" or "waterfall" (from Welsh llyn/Old English linn for Lynn), and "slender" (from Gaelic caol). The similar Irish word cailin ("girl") has likely nudged the spelling, though it is not the name's direct origin.

In use since the late 20th century, Kaylin gained traction in the United States alongside other -lyn names, peaking in the 1990s-2000s and remaining a familiar contemporary choice. Variants and near-equivalents include Kailyn, Kaelyn, Kaylen, Kaylyn, Kalin, Caelin, Caelyn, Cailin, and Keelin; Caelan is often the more unisex form. Short forms include Kay and Lynn. Overall, Kaylin offers a modern sound with layered Celtic and classical echoes.

Kaylin has the following similar or variant Names

Kaylin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2012 #1 970
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
ZA 0 #400 48 14,421
France Girls 2021 #402 4 3,185
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PA Girls 0 #511 8 9,861
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CR Girls 0 #565 9 11,342
ZA Girls 0 #584 732 25,928
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
United States Girls 2024 #762 155 8,487
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #885 8 7,044
ZA Boys 0 #898 285 25,619
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
NL Girls 0 #931 25 5,933
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,146 7 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,260 8 17,781

Kaylin is popular in 31 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Sweden

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People also ask about Kaylin

Kaylin is predominantly a girl's name.
Kaylin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KAY-lin (/ˈkeɪlɪn/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kaylyn, Kailyn, Kaelyn, Kaelin, Kaelynn and Kaylynn.
Across languages, Kaylin has these equivalents: Caitlín (Irish), Katherine/Catherine (English).
Yes, very popular — Kaylin ranked #1 in Ireland in 2012, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Kaylin ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2012).
Kaylin's popularity is rising. It moved from #284 in 2014 to #280 in 2024 in Canada.