Kaylin
ka(y)-lin
US Popularity:2598
Origin:American
Meaning:Clean, pure; Lake; Soft, flexible, tender; Beautiful
Kaylin is a form of Kaylyn, a modern American creation that blends the melodic Kay and Lyn. But let’s not leave it at that—Kay is ultimately of Greek origin, stemming from Aikaterī́nē, believed to mean “clean” and “pure” but also linked to the Greek goddess of witchcraft, Hekate. Lyn comes from many languages, often derived from Linda, which means “beautiful” in Spanish and “soft,” “flexible,” and “tender” in German. Parents seeking an elemental touch may like that lynn means “lake” in Welsh, lending a water-inspired name to your little sprite. Kaylin not only looks good on paper but is easy to pronounce and graces the ears with elegant simplicity—perfectly versatile for a baby planning to travel far and wide.
How Popular Is The Name Kaylin?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kaylin is currently #2832 on The Bump
Girl:Kaylin is currently #1923 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kaylin is currently #2598 in U.S. births
Girl:Kaylin is currently #1496 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1496
in 2023
- 245
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 184
Behind the Name, Kaylin, January 2019
Behind the Name, Kaylyn, January 2022
Behind the Name, Lynn, June 2019
Name Doctor, Kaylin
Behind the Name, Linda, December 2022
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