Kail
Pronunciation: [ k-AYL ]
Kail is a boy baby name. Ranked #39,578 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kail first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 606 babies have been named Kail in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kail is past its peak , currently ranked #39,578 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,578
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kail
Kail is a boy name .
Is Kail a boy or girl name? Kail is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,578 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,311. Kail is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kail is currently ranked #39,578 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kail include Kai, Kaiden, Kairo, Kaizen, Kaison . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis