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Kailynn

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Pronounced KAY-lihn /ˈkeɪ.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: LakeMedium

In 30 seconds: Kailynn is an American girl's name meaning 'lake'.
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Origin MediumAmerican
MeaningLake
U.S. rank (2024)#2042 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births95 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,654

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119852024

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

History & Origin

Kailynn is an American coinage meaning 'lake', built in the popular two-part style that pairs a bright first syllable with a 'lyn' ending. It is one of a whole cluster of look-alikes, including Kaelyn, Kailyn, Cailyn, Caelan, and Kalyn.

The doubled 'nn' gives this spelling a little extra weight on the page. A near-twin sound shows up in Canadian soccer player and broadcaster Kaylyn Kyle, who won bronze at the 2012 Olympics.

Did you know? Kailynn is a spelling variant of Kaylyn, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'lake' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Kailynn — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CaelanCailynKaelynKailynKalyn

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Kaylyn Kyle (1988–present)
    Canadian former soccer player and member of the national team that won bronze at the 2012 Summer Olympics; now a broadcaster.

If you like Kailynn…

Kailyn— A single-'n' variation of Kailynn with the same 'lake' sense.
Kaelyn— A respelling of Kailynn using 'ae' in the first syllable.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kailynn mean?

Kailynn is usually explained as meaning 'lake' and is most often linked with American tradition.

How do you pronounce Kailynn?

It's commonly said KAY-lihn /ˈkeɪ.lɪn/.

Is Kailynn a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kailynn?

In 2024, Kailynn ranked #2042 in the U.S. for girls, with 95 births recorded.