Kayl
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kayl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 210 babies have been named Kayl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kayl is past its peak , currently ranked #40,831 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,831
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kayl is also used as a girl name, ranked #14775.
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About the Name Kayl
Kayl is a boy name .
Is Kayl a boy or girl name? Kayl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,831 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14,775. Kayl is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kayl is currently ranked #40,831 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kayl include Kayden, Kayson, Kayce, Kaysen, Kaycen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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