Kayleen

Hebrew

"laurel, crown"

Kayleen Origin and Meaning

The name Kayleen is a girl's name.

Kayleen is a feminine name with Irish and American origins, created as a modern variation of Kathleen or a combination of the popular Kay and the suffix -leen. The name carries the meaning 'pure' or 'slim and fair' from its Kathleen roots. Emerging in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s in the United States, Kayleen exemplifies the trend toward creating unique variations of traditional names. The name has a melodic quality with its long 'ay' sound followed by the soft ending. While never reaching top ranking status, Kayleen appeals to parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet distinctive, offering a more elaborate alternative to Kay while maintaining its friendly, approachable quality.

Kayleen Rank in US Top 1000

# 919 in the US

Popularity of the name Kayleen

• 558 Unique 2023

Famous People Named Kayleen

• Leigha Kayleen Hancock American stunt actress
• Kayleen McCabe American TV host ("Rescue Renovation")
• Kayleen McAdams make,up artist and sister of actress Rachel McAdams

The name Kayleen in Pop Culture

• Kayleen character in "The Silver Ship and the Sea" by Brenda Cooper
• Kayleen daughter of Lauren on WINGS series, "Lauren"