Jalan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jalan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 901 babies have been named Jalan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jalan is past its peak , currently ranked #9,100 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,100
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Jalan
Jalan is a boy name .
Is Jalan a boy or girl name? Jalan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,100 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #31,665. Jalan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jalan is currently ranked #9,100 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jalan include Jal, Jay, Jaie, and Jalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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