Calis
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 5 babies have been named Calis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #43,859 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #43,859
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Calis
Calis is a girl name .
Calis is currently ranked #43,859 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calis include Cal, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calis 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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