Little hollow or slender
Kaynen is a modern invented name, likely derived from the Gaelic surname Cannon or the Irish name Cianán. It may also be interpreted as a variant of the biblical name Canaan, referring to the 'promised land'. Its usage in the US is contemporary, following the trend of 'K' names with the 'en' suffix.
About 7 boys were named Kaynen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).