Kaniylah
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Kaniylah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 29 babies have been named Kaniylah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaniylah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,335 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #18,335
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"noble, of noble kind"
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About the Name Kaniylah
Kaniylah is a girl name .
Kaniylah is currently ranked #18,335 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kaniylah include Kan, Kani, Kaniy, Kaniie, Lah, Lahy, Lahie, Kay, Kaie, and Kankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kaniylah include Kaniyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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