Ka
Pronunciation: [ k-AH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ka first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 136 babies have been named Ka in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ka is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,497 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,497
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Ka is also used as a girl name, ranked #35814.
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About the Name Ka
Ka is a boy name .
Is Ka a boy or girl name? Ka is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,497 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,814. Ka is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ka is currently ranked #10,497 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ka include Kai, Kayden, Kaiden, Kairo, Karter . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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