UK girl's name
Kayann
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name "Chaya" meaning "life".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kayann is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kayann popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Kayann. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kayann ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Kayann.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kayann as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5545
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Kayann mean?
The given name Kayann finds its roots in the Gaelic language, with origins dating back to the 5th century AD. It is a feminine variant of the name Caíne, which is derived from the Old Irish word "cáin" meaning "beautiful" or "fair."
During the Middle Ages, the name Kayann was particularly popular among the Gaelic-speaking communities of Ireland and Scotland. It was often associated with the virtues of beauty, grace, and purity, making it a favored choice for newborn daughters.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kayann can be found in the Irish Annals, where it appears as "Caínne" in reference to Saint Caínne, a 7th-century Irish abbess and founder of the monastery of Kilchaine in County Galway.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kayann. In the 9th century, Kayann ingen Cináeda was a Scottish princess and the daughter of King Kenneth I of Scotland. Another prominent figure was Kayann Ní Bhriain (1040-1118), an Irish princess and the daughter of the King of Munster.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity in France, where it was often spelled as "Cayenne." One of the most famous bearers of this spelling was Cayenne de Sion (1533-1590), a French noblewoman and the mistress of King Henry III of France.
In more recent times, the name Kayann has been associated with several accomplished individuals, including Kayann Schreiber (1941-2022), an American sculptor and artist known for her innovative use of materials, and Kayann Hodges (born 1964), a British actress and television presenter.
Another notable figure is Kayann Dermody (born 1985), an Australian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. Additionally, Kayann Parker (born 1990) is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA for several teams.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kayann over time
The chart below shows babies named Kayann registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kayann, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kayann by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kayann was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5172 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kayann
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kayann: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kayann in the UK right now?
In 2008, Kayann was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kayann most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Kayann in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kayann?
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name "Chaya" meaning "life".
How many people are called Kayann in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Kayann across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.