Jailan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jailan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 148 babies have been named Jailan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jailan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,774 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,774
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Jailan is also used as a girl name, ranked #20518.
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About the Name Jailan
Jailan is a boy name .
Is Jailan a boy or girl name? Jailan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,774 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #20,518. Jailan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jailan is currently ranked #17,774 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jailan include Jai, Jail, Jaily, Jailie, Jay, Jaie, and Jaikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jailan include Jailen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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