Kaylene

Kaylene is a modern feminine name that gained modest popularity in the late 20th century. It appears to be a creative blend of Katherine short form Kay with the -lene suffix. Katherine, which comes from the Greek name Aikaterine, means'pure.' The -lene ending draws inspiration from names like Marlene or Darlene.

Kaylene first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in the 1960s, reaching its peak popularity in the 1980s. Though never extremely common, it appealed to parents seeking a name that sounded familiar yet distinctive.

Last year, 65 baby girls were named Kaylene in the US, but far more were named Kayla, Kayleigh, or variations.

Pronounced KAY-leen.

As of October 2026, Kaylene ranked #3947 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #959 in 1993.