Kalimba
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Kalimba first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 13 babies have been named Kalimba in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalimba is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,083 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,083
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Hebrew origin
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Arabic origin
"tranquil, safe, sound"
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Welsh mythology origin
"Daughter of the sea or sea-born"
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West African origin
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"gift of God, God has given"
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Latin origin
"third, threefold"
#28,169 in US
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About the Name Kalimba
Kalimba is a girl name .
Kalimba is currently ranked #28,083 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalimba include Kal, Kali, Kaliy, Kaliie, Mba, Mbay, Mbaie, Kay, Kaie, and Kalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalimba include Kali, Kaliyah, Kalia, Kalina, Kaliah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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