Kailan is a distinctive choice, ranked #2264 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kailan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2264
About the Name Kailan
Kailan is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 36 places over five years. Its high point was #996 in 2010, and it now sits at #2264. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Kailan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kailan
Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Kailan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kailan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kailan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 36 places in the last five years. Its peak was #996 in 2010. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Kailan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Kailan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Kailans in the wild.
10
UK babies named Kailan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 36 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kailan
Likely around 1 other Kailan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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