Kailin
Kailin is a girl baby name. Ranked #6,805 in the US, popular nicknames include Kai, Kay, and Kaiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kailin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 1,206 babies have been named Kailin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kailin is past its peak , currently ranked #6,805 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,805
- Total SSA Count
- 17
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Kailin is also used as a boy name, ranked #16617.
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About the Name Kailin
Kailin is a girl name .
Is Kailin a boy or girl name? Kailin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,805 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,617. Kailin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kailin is currently ranked #6,805 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kailin include Kai, Kay, Kaiie, and Kailie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kailin include Kailani, Kailany, Kailey, Kailyn, Kaila . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis