Calvary
Pronunciation: [ k-ALV-er-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calvary first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 131 babies have been named Calvary in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calvary is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,805 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,805
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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About the Name Calvary
Calvary is a girl name .
Is Calvary a boy or girl name? Calvary is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,805 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,794. Calvary is more commonly used as a girl name.
Calvary is currently ranked #7,805 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calvary include Cal, Calv, Calvy, Calvie, Ary, Aryie, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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