Kaylyn: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ahylyn
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Pure

Kaylyn is derived from a combination of the names Kay, meaning 'pure'(Greek origin), and Lyn, meaning 'lake'(Welsh origin). The name Kaylyn has become popular in recent decades, particularly in the United States. Kaylyn symbolizes purity and has connections to water and nature, but does not specifically symbolize joy. Kaylyn has gained some popularity but remains relatively uncommon and has not reached mainstream status.

Kaylyn Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kaylyn is currently #2023 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Kaylyn is currently #1097 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kaylyn is currently #938 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Kaylyn is currently #504 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Kaylyn is currently #1163 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Kaylyn is currently #631 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Kaylyn is currently #1147 on Kiindred Australian Names

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