Kalini
Kalini is a girl baby name. Ranked #40,190 in the US, popular nicknames include Kal, Kay, and Kalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kalini first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 5 babies have been named Kalini in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalini is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,190 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,190
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Kalini
Kalini is a girl name .
Kalini is currently ranked #40,190 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalini include Kal, Kay, Kalie, and Kaliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalini include Kali, Kaliyah, Kalia, Kalina, Kaliah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis