Kalis
Pronunciation: [ k-AL-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Kalis is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AL-ihs.
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Kalis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 5 babies have been named Kalis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,859 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,859
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kalis
Kalis is a boy name .
Is Kalis a boy or girl name? Kalis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #41,859 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51,300. Kalis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kalis is currently ranked #41,859 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalis include Kal, Kay, Kaie, and Kalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalis include Kali, Kalil, Kalix . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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