Kirin
Pronunciation: [ k-IHR-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kirin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 413 babies have been named Kirin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kirin is past its peak , currently ranked #33,972 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,972
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kirin
Kirin is a girl name .
Is Kirin a boy or girl name? Kirin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,972 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,101. Kirin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kirin is currently ranked #33,972 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kirin include Kir, Kiy, Kiie, and Kirkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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