Kaliyan
Kaliyan is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,250 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
Kaliyan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 81 babies have been named Kaliyan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaliyan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,250 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,250
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Kaliyan
Kaliyan is a girl name .
Kaliyan is currently ranked #28,250 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kaliyan include Kal, Kay, Kalie, and Kaliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kaliyan 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis