Kailana
Every Kailana since 1999 — 369 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kailana
Kailana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,760 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 369 American babies have been named Kailana. Its peak came in 2009, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kailana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kailana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,760 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,410 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,717 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,816 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,099 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,393 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,555 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,564 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,312 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,130 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,848 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,263 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,873 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,002 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,832 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,055 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,294 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,184 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,298 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,666 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,576 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,421 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,839 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,450 |
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| 2000 | 5 | #16,208 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kailana in 2025?
Kailana ranked #9,760 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kailana?
369 babies have been named Kailana in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kailana most popular?
Kailana peaked in 2009, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Kailana a boy or girl name?
Kailana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kailana rising or falling?
Kailana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.