Kalylah
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Kalylah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 45 babies have been named Kalylah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalylah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #9,428 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,428
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Kalylah
Kalylah is a girl name .
Kalylah is currently ranked #9,428 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalylah include Kal, Kaly, Lah, Lahy, Lahie, Kay, Kaie, and Kalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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