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Kailan

Girl Name #11,060 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kailan is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Kailan often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#11,060
Total SSA Count
10

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Kai Kay Kaiie Kailie

Also a Boy Name

Kailan is also used as a boy name, ranked #2875.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kailan

Is Kailan a boy or girl name?
Kailan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #11060. As a boy name, it is ranked #2875. Kailan is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Kailan?
Kailan is currently ranked #11060 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kailan?
Common nicknames for Kailan include Kai, Kay, Kaiie, and Kailie.
Is Kailan a common or rare name?
Kailan is an uncommon name, ranked #11060 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kailan

Kailan is a girl name .

Is Kailan a boy or girl name? Kailan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,060 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,875. Kailan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kailan is currently ranked #11,060 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kailan include Kai, Kay, Kaiie, and Kailie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Kailan 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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