Kamalei
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kamalei first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 30 babies have been named Kamalei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kamalei is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,040 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,040
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kamalei
Kamalei is a boy name .
Is Kamalei a boy or girl name? Kamalei is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,040 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #53,686. Kamalei is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kamalei is currently ranked #26,040 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kamalei include Kam, Kama, Kamay, Kamaie, Lei, Leiy, Leiie, Kay, Kaie, and Kamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kamalei include Kamari, Kamarion, Kamazi, Kamal, Kamani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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