Kalaiyah
Kalaiyah is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,801 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
Kalaiyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 107 babies have been named Kalaiyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalaiyah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,801 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,801
- Total SSA Count
- 14
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Kalaiyah
Kalaiyah is a girl name .
Kalaiyah is currently ranked #7,801 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalaiyah include Kal, Kay, Kalie, and Kalaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalaiyah 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