Calil
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 213 babies have been named Calil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calil is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,152 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,152
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Greek origin
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Athabascan origin
"place of the small wooden dishes"
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Irish origin
#11,285 in US
Celtic/Old English origin
"Border land by the meadow"
#11,238 in US
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About the Name Calil
Calil is a boy name .
Calil is currently ranked #11,152 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calil include Cal, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calil include Calix, Calian, Calihan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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