Kellian
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kellian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 15 babies have been named Kellian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kellian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,186 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,186
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Kellian
Kellian is a girl name .
Is Kellian a boy or girl name? Kellian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,186 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,032. Kellian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kellian is currently ranked #22,186 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kellian include Kel, Kell, Kelly, Kellie, Ian, Iany, Ianie, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kellian include Kelly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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