Ka

Pronunciation: [ k-AH ]

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Girl Name #35,814 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Ka is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AH.

Parents who love the name Ka often also consider Fiesta, Enger, Marykathryn .

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Historical Record

Ka first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.

Over 781 babies have been named Ka in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Ka is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,814 for girl names in the US .

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Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#35,814
Total SSA Count
6

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Ka is also used as a boy name, ranked #10497.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ka

Is Ka a boy or girl name?
Ka is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #35814. As a boy name, it is ranked #10497. Ka is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Ka?
Ka is pronounced k-AH.
How popular is the name Ka?
Ka is currently ranked #35814 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Ka a common or rare name?
Ka is an uncommon name, ranked #35814 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Ka?
Ka pairs well with Fiesta, Enger, Marykathryn, Melicia in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Ka?
Related spellings include Katherine, Kaia, Kaylee, Kaylani.

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About the Name Ka

Ka is a girl name .

Is Ka a boy or girl name? Ka is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,814 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,497. Ka is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ka is currently ranked #35,814 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ka include Katherine, Kaia, Kaylee, Kaylani, Kailani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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