Kjell
Pronunciation: [ ky-EHL ]
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Meaning & Origin
Kjell is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ky-EHL.
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Kjell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 359 babies have been named Kjell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kjell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,462 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,462
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kjell
Kjell is a boy name .
Kjell is currently ranked #17,462 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kjell include Kje, Kjy, Kjie, and Kjekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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