Kayvan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kayvan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 139 babies have been named Kayvan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kayvan is past its peak , currently ranked #18,420 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,420
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kayvan
Kayvan is a boy name .
Kayvan is currently ranked #18,420 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kayvan include Kay, Kayv, Kayvy, Kayvie, Kaie, and Kaykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kayvan include Kayvon, Kayvion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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