Kweli
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kweli first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 228 babies have been named Kweli in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kweli is past its peak , currently ranked #35,995 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,995
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Kweli is also used as a girl name, ranked #61187.
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About the Name Kweli
Kweli is a boy name .
Is Kweli a boy or girl name? Kweli is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,995 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,187. Kweli is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kweli is currently ranked #35,995 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kweli include Kwe, Kwy, Kwie, and Kwekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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