Challis
Pronunciation: [ sh-AL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Challis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 15 babies have been named Challis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Challis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,479 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,479
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Challis is also used as a girl name, ranked #36793.
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About the Name Challis
Challis is a boy name .
Is Challis a boy or girl name? Challis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,479 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,793. Challis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Challis is currently ranked #34,479 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Challis include Cha, Chal, Chaly, Chalie, Lis, Lisy, Lisie, Chy, Chie, and Chakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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