Kahlan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kahlan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 75 babies have been named Kahlan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kahlan is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #15,288 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,288
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Kahlan is also used as a girl name, ranked #6528.
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About the Name Kahlan
Kahlan is a boy name .
Is Kahlan a boy or girl name? Kahlan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,288 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,528. Kahlan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kahlan is currently ranked #15,288 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kahlan include Kah, Kahl, Kahly, Kahlie, Kay, Kaie, and Kahkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kahlan include Kahlil . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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