Jalin
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jalin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 471 babies have been named Jalin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jalin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,681 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #31,681
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Jalin is also used as a boy name, ranked #6687.
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"one anointed with kohl/antimony"
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About the Name Jalin
Jalin is a girl name .
Is Jalin a boy or girl name? Jalin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #31,681 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,687. Jalin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jalin is currently ranked #31,681 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jalin include Jal, Jay, Jaie, and Jalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jalin include Jaliyah, Jaliah, Jalissa, Jalia, Jalisa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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