Kail
Pronunciation: [ k-AYL ]
Kail is a girl baby name. Ranked #15,311 in the US.
A distinctive girl 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 1998.
Over 36 babies have been named Kail in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kail is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,311 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #15,311
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Kail
Kail is a girl name .
Is Kail a boy or girl name? Kail is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #15,311 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,578. Kail is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kail is currently ranked #15,311 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kail include Kaia, Kailani, Kaitlyn, Kaiya, Kailany . 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