Kylena
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly meaning "beautiful woman".
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the first name Kylena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kylena today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kylena births was 2010 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kylena. 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
103
~ 1 in 3,327,712 Americans
Peak year
2010
9 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,644
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Kylena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kylena from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 43 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kylena remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kylena 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 Kylena 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 Kylena
The name Kylena originates from the Greek language, with its roots traced back to ancient Greece during the classical period. It is believed to be a combination of the Greek words "kylos," meaning beautiful or handsome, and "lena," derived from the name Helene, which has connotations of radiance and light.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kylena can be found in ancient Greek mythology. According to legends, Kylena was a nymph who was part of the entourage of the goddess Artemis, the revered deity of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth. This association with Artemis and the realm of nature suggests that the name may have been imbued with connotations of beauty, grace, and a connection to the natural world.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century, the name Kylena gained popularity among the Greek-speaking populations of the Byzantine Empire. Several notable individuals bore this name, including Kylena of Thessalonica (born around 1050), a renowned scholar and philosopher who contributed to the intellectual discourse of her time.
As the centuries passed, the name Kylena continued to be used across various regions with Greek cultural influences. In the 16th century, Kylena Komnena (1456-1512) was a prominent figure in the Renaissance period, known for her expertise in philosophy, literature, and the arts.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Kylena Vasilopoulos (1825-1897) was a celebrated Greek poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Her poetic works were widely acclaimed and helped to popularize the name Kylena during that era.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kylena was Kylena Demetriou (1901-1988), a pioneering Greek archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek civilization. Her excavations and research shed light on the rich cultural heritage of Greece, further cementing the name's association with the country's historical legacy.
Throughout its long history, the name Kylena has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and intellectuals, reflecting its enduring appeal and the diverse backgrounds of those who have embraced it.
People
Kylena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kylena 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
Kylena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kylena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 103 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kylena 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 3,327,712 US residents.
Is Kylena a common name?
We classify Kylena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 104 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kylena most popular?
The single biggest year for Kylena was 2010, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kylena is about 13 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 Kylena in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kylena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kylena 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 Kylena still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kylena 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 Kylena 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 many people have Kylena as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.