Kayin
Kayin is a girl baby name. Ranked #15,161 in the US, popular nicknames include Kay and Kayie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Kayin is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Kayin often also consider Samyiah, Aaliyahmarie, Tkai .
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Historical Record
Kayin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 82 babies have been named Kayin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kayin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,161 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #15,161
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Kayin is also used as a boy name, ranked #7774.
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About the Name Kayin
Kayin is a girl name .
Is Kayin a boy or girl name? Kayin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #15,161 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,774. Kayin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kayin is currently ranked #15,161 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kayin include Kay and Kayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis