Kap
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kap first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 99 babies have been named Kap in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kap is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,872 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,872
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Kap
Kap is a boy name .
Kap is currently ranked #8,872 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kap include Kapri . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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