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Kaylin

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Pronounced KAY-lin /ˈkeɪ.lɪn/Low

Meaning: Slender, gentle; from Gaelic caolLow

In 30 seconds: Kaylin combines the Gaelic caol (slender, gentle) with the feminine -lin suffix, creating a two-syllable name that sits alongside Kaylee, Kailyn, and Kayleigh in the large Kay- name family.
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Origin LowGaelic, English
MeaningSlender, gentle; from Gaelic caol
U.S. rank (2025)#1644 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births126 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 19,304

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819532025

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

Kaylin is a variant of Kaylee/Kayleigh, from the Gaelic caol meaning slender or gentle, combined with the -lin suffix. It belongs to the large family of Kay- names popular in the United States from the 1980s onward.

Kaylin is one of many Kay- name variants, offering a clean two-syllable alternative to the longer Kayleigh or Kailyn. Its -lin ending gives it a slightly more distinctive feel within the family.

Did you know? The Gaelic word caol meaning narrow or slender gives this family of names an unexpectedly poetic quality — the image of a slender, graceful form conveyed through the name's very sound and etymology.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Kaylee

Variations

KailynKayleighKayleeCaelyn

Nicknames

KayLin

Famous Bearers

  • ★Kaylin Whitney (1998-)
    American sprinter and Olympic relay gold medalist
  • ★Kaylin Hayman
    American actress known for the Disney Channel series Just Roll With It
  • ★Kaylin Swart (1994-)
    South African soccer goalkeeper

If you like Kaylin…

Kailyn— Alternate spelling of same name
Kaylee— Most popular form of same root
Kayleigh— Gaelic-spelled form of same root
Maylin— lands in the same popularity range
Jaylin— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does Kaylin mean?

Kaylin means slender or gentle from the Gaelic caol combined with the -lin suffix.

Is Kaylin the same as Kailyn?

Kaylin and Kailyn are variant spellings of the same name. Both share the same Gaelic root and similar pronunciation.

How do you pronounce Kaylin?

Kaylin is pronounced KAY-lin with two syllables.

What names are similar to Kaylin?

Similar names include Kailyn, Kaylee, and Kayleigh.

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