Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Kayin Updated January 19, 2026 by Jennifer M. Kayin Gender: Female Origin: African - Yoruba Meaning: Long-Awaited Child ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Kayin? The name Kayin is primarily a female name of African - Yoruba origin that means Long-Awaited Child. People who like the name Kayin also like: Alora, Kaia, Ava, Kaiya, Aiyana, Ayanna, Keira, Ajani, Aidan, Kayode, Caleb, Liam, Kaden, Amadi Names like Kayin: Kamau, Kenna, Kanon, Kiano, Kennan, Keen, Kimaya, Konani, Keone, Keyshawn, Ken, Kenai, Kimamana, Kayanna, Kijani, Konane, Kumani, Khuno, Kaimana, Kaname, Kegan, Kwan, Kaikane, Khuyen, Koma, Keona, Kainoa, Kekona, Kyan, Kimiyo Stats for the Name Kayin Kayin is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Kayin is currently not ranked in U.S. births