Kaylina
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Kaylee and Lina.
Name Census estimates that about 455 living Americans carry the first name Kaylina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kaylina today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaylina births was 2007 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaylina. 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
455
~ 1 in 753,306 Americans
Peak year
2007
31 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,210
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Kaylina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaylina from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 169 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Kaylina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaylina 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 Kaylina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaylinas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaylina
The name Kaylina is a relatively recent feminine given name that appears to have originated in the late 20th century. Its roots can be traced back to the English name Kayla or Kaila, which is a variation of the Gaelic name Cailin, meaning "young girl" or "maiden." The addition of the suffix "-ina" is likely inspired by other feminine names ending in this way, such as Katrina or Christina.
While the name Kaylina is considered modern, some linguists have suggested that it may have distant connections to the ancient Greek name Kallinikos, meaning "beautiful victor." However, this is speculative, and there is no direct historical evidence linking the two names.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kaylina is believed to be in the late 1970s or early 1980s, but it did not gain significant popularity until the 1990s and 2000s. One of the earliest notable individuals with this name was Kaylina Bharatram, a South African singer and actress born in 1979.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Kaylina, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names. These include:
1. Kaylina Marie Quintana (born 1994), an American actress known for her roles in the TV series "The Fosters" and "Good Trouble."
2. Kaylina Leeanne Crawford (born 1993), a Canadian actress and model best known for her role in the TV series "Alaskan Bush People."
3. Kaylina Lee (born 1981), an Australian model and television personality who has appeared in various reality TV shows.
4. Kaylina Bogue (born 1990), an American professional wrestler better known by her ring name Kaylina Will.
5. Kaylina Mitzner (born 1991), a German singer and songwriter who has released several albums in her native country.
It is worth noting that while these individuals have achieved some level of recognition, the name Kaylina remains relatively uncommon, particularly in comparison to more traditional names with deeper historical roots.
People
Kaylina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaylina 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
Kaylina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaylina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 455 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaylina 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 753,306 US residents.
Is Kaylina a common name?
We classify Kaylina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 462 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaylina most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaylina was 2007, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaylina is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kaylina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaylina 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.
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.