Kalah
Kalah is a girl baby name. Ranked #46,763 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
Kalah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 778 babies have been named Kalah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,763 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,763
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Kalah
Kalah is a girl name .
Kalah is currently ranked #46,763 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalah include Kal, Kay, and Kalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalah include Kalani, Kalayah, Kalaya, Kalanii . 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