Kalis

Pronunciation: [ k-AL-ihs ]

Kalis is a girl baby name. Ranked #51,300 in the US, popular nicknames include Kal, Kay, and Kalie.

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Girl Name #51,300 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Kalis is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AL-ihs.

Parents who love the name Kalis often also consider Alwillie, Malajia, Iyonnah .

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Historical Record

Kalis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.

Over 256 babies have been named Kalis in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Kalis is past its peak , currently ranked #51,300 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#51,300
Current Rank
Peaked 2007 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#51,300
Total SSA Count
5

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Nicknames

Kal Kay Kalie

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Kalis is also used as a boy name, ranked #41859.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalis

Is Kalis a boy or girl name?
Kalis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #51300. As a boy name, it is ranked #41859. Kalis is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kalis?
Kalis is pronounced k-AL-ihs.
How popular is the name Kalis?
Kalis is currently ranked #51300 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kalis?
Common nicknames for Kalis include Kal, Kay, and Kalie.
Is Kalis a common or rare name?
Kalis is an uncommon name, ranked #51300 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Kalis?
Kalis pairs well with Alwillie, Malajia, Iyonnah, Reaganne in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Kalis?
Related spellings include Kali, Kaliyah, Kalia, Kalina.

About the Name Kalis

Kalis is a girl name .

Is Kalis a boy or girl name? Kalis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #51,300 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #41,859. Kalis is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kalis is currently ranked #51,300 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kalis include Kal, Kay, and Kalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Kalis 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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