Kalei
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kalei first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 265 babies have been named Kalei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalei is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,159 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,159
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Kalei is also used as a girl name, ranked #5274.
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About the Name Kalei
Kalei is a boy name .
Is Kalei a boy or girl name? Kalei is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,159 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,274. Kalei is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kalei is currently ranked #14,159 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalei include Kal, Kay, Kaie, and Kalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalei include Kaleb, Kaleo, Kalel, Kaleth, Kalen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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