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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Slender (as a variant of Irish Caolán)
- Origin
- Irish (variant of Caolán)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- KAY-lin
Kaelin is a variant of the Irish name Caolán, whose root gives it the meaning 'slender.' It's sometimes listed as meaning 'slender, fair,' but that 'fair' part isn't supported by the Irish root — it looks like an added embellishment rather than part of the actual meaning. Kaelin works as a name for any gender and is pronounced KAY-lin (/ˈkeɪlɪn/).
Meaning & Origin of Kaelin
Meaning: Slender (as a variant of Irish Caolán).
Origin: Irish (variant of Caolán).
A common claim: Commonly listed as meaning 'slender, fair.' Actually: 'Fair' isn't supported by the likely Irish root (caol, 'slender'); that part looks like an added embellishment.
How to Pronounce Kaelin
KAY-linIPA /ˈkeɪlɪn/
Popularity of Kaelin
In Social Security Administration data running from 1981 to 2023, Kaelin peaked at #1010 in 1995 with 121 babies given the name, then fell to #8248 by 2023, when only 13 babies received it.
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FAQ
What does the name Kaelin mean?
Slender (as a variant of Irish Caolán).
How do you pronounce Kaelin?
Kaelin is pronounced KAY-lin (IPA: /ˈkeɪlɪn/).
Is Kaelin a popular name right now?
Kaelin peaked at #1010 in 1995 and is ranked #8248 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1981–2023.)
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