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Kailan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAYL-an /ˈkeɪl.æn/Medium

Meaning: LakeMedium

In 30 seconds: Kailan is given as a Portuguese name meaning 'lake,' a soft, two-syllable name tied to still water.
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Origin MediumPortuguese
MeaningLake
U.S. rank (2024)#2887 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births44 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 569

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419902024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kailan is listed as Portuguese with the meaning 'lake.' The sense is calm and elemental, drawing on the image of a quiet body of water. It is not a widely documented name, so its story stays close to that simple meaning.

The name moves gently, with an airy first syllable settling into a soft close. That mellow sound suits its watery meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kailan is 'lake', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Kailan — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kailan mean?

Kailan is usually explained as meaning 'lake' and is most often linked with Portuguese tradition.

How do you pronounce Kailan?

It's commonly said KAYL-an /ˈkeɪl.æn/.

Is Kailan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kailan is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kailan?

In 2024, Kailan ranked #2887 in the U.S. for boys, with 44 births recorded.

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