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Calyx

Pronunciation: [ k-AL-ihks ]

Girl Name #52,885 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Calyx is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AL-ihks.

Parents who love the name Calyx often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#52,885
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cal Cay Calie

Also a Boy Name

Calyx is also used as a boy name, ranked #5845.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calyx

Is Calyx a boy or girl name?
Calyx is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #52885. As a boy name, it is ranked #5845. Calyx is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Calyx?
Calyx is pronounced k-AL-ihks.
How popular is the name Calyx?
Calyx is currently ranked #52885 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Calyx?
Common nicknames for Calyx include Cal, Cay, and Calie.
Is Calyx a common or rare name?
Calyx is an uncommon name, ranked #52885 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Calyx

Calyx is a girl name .

Is Calyx a boy or girl name? Calyx is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #52,885 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,845. Calyx is more commonly used as a boy name.

Calyx is currently ranked #52,885 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Calyx include Cal, Cay, and Calie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Calyx include Calypso . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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