Declining since 2007, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaylana since 1989
Babies named Kaylana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 267 |
| 2010s | 223 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Kaylana is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1989. It reached its peak rank of 6,546 in 2025 with about 1 in 94,545 girls receiving the name. The name saw its highest usage in 2006, but its popularity has trended downward since 2007. Despite not being among the top ranks, Kaylana reflects a broader trend of creating melodic, a-ending names that combine familiar elements like Kayla and Ana. While it has not been recorded in any top states, its usage is spread across the country. As a modern coinage, Kaylana does not carry historical or traditional cultural weight, but appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.
Kaylana is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1989. It appears to be a blend of the popular name Kayla, itself derived from Michaela, and the common suffix -ana, or from Lana. The name has seen use primarily in the United States since the late 20th century, part of a trend of creating melodic feminine names with the 'kay-' and '-ana' sounds.
“Kaylana” around the world
Where Kaylana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Lana, Kayla
Sibling names for Kaylana
Names that share Kaylana's style, for a brother or sister.
