Calik vs Kao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calik

Boy #26,241 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #26,241
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Cal, Cay, Caie

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Quillen Osmon Aizaiah

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Kao

Boy #26,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rice; brightness"

Origin: Thai

Cultural Roots

Thai Laotian Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #26,042
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Philander Padro Jahmil Handy

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Popularity Comparison

Calik Rank #26,241

Kao Rank #26,042

Kao is more popular, ranked #26042 vs #26241 for Calik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calik ___

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Kao ___

Kao James
Kao Thai
Kao Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calik or Kao more popular?

Kao is more popular, ranked #26042 compared to Calik at #26241 in the United States.

What do Calik and Kao mean?

Kao means "Rice; brightness" (Thai origin).

Are Calik and Kao boy or girl names?

Calik is primarily a boy name. Kao is primarily a boy name.

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