Kalyan
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Kalyan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 183 babies have been named Kalyan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalyan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,548 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,548
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Kalyan
Kalyan is a boy name .
Kalyan is currently ranked #7,548 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalyan include Kal, Kaly, Kay, Kaie, and Kalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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