Kalana
Kalana is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,550 in the US, popular nicknames include Kal, Kay, and Kalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kalana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 263 babies have been named Kalana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalana is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,550 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,550
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Kalana
Kalana is a girl name .
Kalana is currently ranked #7,550 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalana include Kal, Kay, Kalie, and Kalaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalana 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