Kweli
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kweli first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 11 babies have been named Kweli in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kweli is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,187 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,187
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kweli is also used as a boy name, ranked #35995.
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About the Name Kweli
Kweli is a girl name .
Is Kweli a boy or girl name? Kweli is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,187 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #35,995. Kweli is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kweli is currently ranked #61,187 in popularity for girl 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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