Kiel
Pronunciation: [ k-EEL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kiel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 30 babies have been named Kiel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kiel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,103 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,103
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kiel is also used as a boy name, ranked #20422.
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"bridge, connector"
#46,246 in US
American origin
"creative elaboration of Sean/Shaun"
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Hebrew origin
"enlightened, bearer of light"
#46,039 in US
Sanskrit/Nepali origin
"amber, precious resin"
#46,025 in US
Hebrew via English origin
"God is gracious"
#46,199 in US
Hebrew/Latin origin
"father of many, worthy of love"
#46,239 in US
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About the Name Kiel
Kiel is a girl name .
Is Kiel a boy or girl name? Kiel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #46,103 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,422. Kiel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kiel is currently ranked #46,103 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kiel include Kiera, Kierra, Kiersten . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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