Cale
Pronunciation: [ k-AYL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cale first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 84 babies have been named Cale in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cale is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,777 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,777
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Cale
Cale is a girl name .
Is Cale a boy or girl name? Cale is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,777 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,256. Cale is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cale is currently ranked #14,777 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Cale include Callie, Cali, Calliope, Calista, Calla . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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