Kalaiya
Kalaiya is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,225 in the US, popular nicknames include Kal, Kay, and Kalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Kalaiya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 110 babies have been named Kalaiya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalaiya is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,225 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,225
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Kalaiya
Kalaiya is a girl name .
Kalaiya is currently ranked #8,225 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalaiya include Kal, Kay, Kalie, and Kalaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalaiya include Kalani, Kalayah, Kalaya, Kalanii . 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