Kalan
Pronunciation: [ k-AYL-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kalan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 242 babies have been named Kalan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,327 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,327
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kalan
Kalan is a girl name .
Is Kalan a boy or girl name? Kalan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #46,327 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,440. Kalan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kalan is currently ranked #46,327 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalan include Kal, Kay, Kaie, and Kalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalan 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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