Kailan Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKYE-lan / /ˈkaɪ.læn/English; Chinese
Meaning
slender; sea
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Kailan is often associated with a modern name that conveys a sense of grace and slenderness. In Chinese, Kailan (芥兰) refers to a type of Chinese broccoli, symbolizing health and vitality.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kailen
- Kylan
International Variants
- Kai (Hawaiian)
- Kailan (Chinese)
Famous people named Kailan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kailan was first seen in the United States in 1990. Kailan has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Kailan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kailan (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 44 |