Calais
Pronunciation: [ k-uhl-AY ]
Calais is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,226 in the US, popular nicknames include Cal, Cay, and Calie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Calais first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 84 babies have been named Calais in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calais is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #7,226 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,226
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Calais is also used as a girl name, ranked #33095.
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About the Name Calais
Calais is a boy name .
Is Calais a boy or girl name? Calais is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,226 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,095. Calais is more commonly used as a boy name.
Calais is currently ranked #7,226 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calais include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Calaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calais include Calan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis