Kailana
Kailana is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,475 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
Kailana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 358 babies have been named Kailana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kailana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,475 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,475
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Kailana
Kailana is a girl name .
Kailana is currently ranked #7,475 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kailana include Kai, Kay, Kaiie, and Kailie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kailana 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