Kailan

Unisex

Kailan has been given to 1,118 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It peaked in 2009. In 2025, about 1 in 61,003 boys was named Kailan.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,118

Peak year

2009 (58 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1988

10-year trend

Gender split

46% girls / 54% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kailan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kailagirl

14,556 babies since 1964

Kailyngirl

14,351 babies since 1981

Kailanigirl

12,823 babies since 1980

Kaylangirl

5,203 babies since 1970

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kailan?

Kailan has been given to 1,118 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kailan peak?

Kailan peaked in 2009, when 58 babies were given the name.

Is Kailan a girl or boy name?

Kailan is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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