Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Kayleana since 2002
Babies named Kayleana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Kayleana is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2002, making it a relatively recent addition to the naming landscape. It reached its highest usage in 2010, but its trajectory since 2009 has been falling, meaning fewer babies have been given the name each year. Despite not appearing in any top state lists, Kayleana reflects a broader trend of combining popular name elements, such as Kayla and Ana, to create something fresh and unique. Its one-in-N figure is not available due to low frequency, but the name's peak year gives a snapshot of its modest popularity.
Kayleana appears to be a modern coinage, combining the popular name Kayla (itself a variant of Kaila, derived from Michaela) with the suffix -ana or the name Ana. It may also be influenced by names like Leana or Alana. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, reflecting the trend of creating distinctive feminine names by blending familiar elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kayla, Leana
Sibling names for Kayleana
Names that share Kayleana's style, for a brother or sister.
