Calilah
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Calilah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 6 babies have been named Calilah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calilah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,571 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,571
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Calilah
Calilah is a girl name .
Calilah is currently ranked #24,571 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calilah include Cal, Cali, Caliy, Caliie, Lah, Lahy, Lahie, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calilah include Cali, Calista, Caliana, Caliyah, Calia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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