Kelani
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kelani first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 66 babies have been named Kelani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,067 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,067
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"of the Flavian family"
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Norman French origin
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#29,010 in US
Old French cadet from Latin caput origin
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Scottish Gaelic origin
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Arabic origin
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English origin
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#28,896 in US
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About the Name Kelani
Kelani is a boy name .
Is Kelani a boy or girl name? Kelani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,067 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,361. Kelani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kelani is currently ranked #29,067 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelani include Kel, Kela, Kelay, Kelaie, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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