Kelijah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kelijah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 163 babies have been named Kelijah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelijah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,918 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,918
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Old Welsh origin
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About the Name Kelijah
Kelijah is a boy name .
Is Kelijah a boy or girl name? Kelijah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,918 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #50,865. Kelijah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kelijah is currently ranked #7,918 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelijah include Kel, Keli, Keliy, Keliie, Jah, Jahy, Jahie, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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