Kilen
Pronunciation: [ k-IHL-uhn ]
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Kilen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 27 babies have been named Kilen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kilen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,913 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,913
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kilen
Kilen is a boy name .
Kilen is currently ranked #28,913 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kilen include Kil, Kiy, Kiie, and Kilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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