Kayleana
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "pure, beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 152 living Americans carry the first name Kayleana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kayleana today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kayleana births was 2010 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kayleana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
152
~ 1 in 2,254,963 Americans
Peak year
2010
12 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,404
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Kayleana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kayleana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 81 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kayleana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kayleana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kayleana
The given name Kayleana has its origins in the English language, with roots tracing back to the late 20th century. It is a feminine name that blends the elements "Kay" and "Leana." The prefix "Kay" is a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning "pure." The latter part, "Leana," is a variant of the name Lena, which has Hebrew roots and means "bearer of light" or "shining light."
This combination of elements suggests that Kayleana may have been crafted to convey a sense of purity and radiance. However, the name itself does not appear to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. It is a relatively modern coinage, likely created in the latter part of the 20th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kayleana can be found in the birth records of a child born in the United States in the early 1990s. While the name remained relatively uncommon throughout the late 20th century, it gained some popularity in the early 21st century, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and Canada.
Notable individuals who have borne the name Kayleana include:
1. Kayleana Morea (born 1987), an American actress known for her roles in independent films and television shows.
2. Kayleana Holcomb (born 1992), a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Connecticut Sun.
3. Kayleana Griffith (born 1998), a British fashion model and social media influencer.
4. Kayleana Mendoza (born 2001), a Mexican singer and songwriter who gained recognition through various talent competitions.
5. Kayleana Tran (born 2005), a prodigious Australian violinist who has performed at numerous prestigious venues and festivals.
While the name Kayleana has gained some traction in recent decades, it remains a relatively uncommon and unique choice, particularly in its distinctive spelling and combination of elements.
People
Kayleana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kayleana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kayleana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kayleana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 152 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kayleana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,254,963 US residents.
Is Kayleana a common name?
We classify Kayleana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 153 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kayleana most popular?
The single biggest year for Kayleana was 2010, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kayleana is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kayleana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kayleana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kayleana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kayleana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kayleana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kayleana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Kayleana?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.