Calyx
Pronunciation: [ k-AL-ihks ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calyx first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 45 babies have been named Calyx in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calyx is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #52,885 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #52,885
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Calyx is also used as a boy name, ranked #5845.
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About the Name Calyx
Calyx is a girl name .
Is Calyx a boy or girl name? Calyx is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #52,885 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,845. Calyx is more commonly used as a boy name.
Calyx is currently ranked #52,885 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calyx include Cal, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calyx include Calypso . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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