Kelian
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kelian first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 90 babies have been named Kelian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelian is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,050 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,050
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Kelian
Kelian is a boy name .
Kelian is currently ranked #8,050 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelian include Kel, Keli, Keliy, Keliie, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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