Cayman
Pronunciation: [ k-AYM-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cayman first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 256 babies have been named Cayman in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cayman is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,690 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #31,690
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Cayman
Cayman is a girl name .
Is Cayman a boy or girl name? Cayman is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #31,690 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,417. Cayman is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cayman is currently ranked #31,690 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cayman include Cay, Caym, Caymy, Caymie, Caie, and Caykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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