Kalai
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kalai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 227 babies have been named Kalai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,326 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,326
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Kalai is also used as a girl name, ranked #15692.
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About the Name Kalai
Kalai is a boy name .
Is Kalai a boy or girl name? Kalai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,326 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,692. Kalai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kalai is currently ranked #9,326 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalai include Kal, Kay, Kaie, and Kalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalai include Kaladin, Kalani, Kalan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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