Silken
Pronunciation: [ s-IHLK-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Silken first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 12 babies have been named Silken in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Silken is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,103 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,103
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Silken
Silken is a girl name .
Silken is currently ranked #9,103 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Silken include Sil, Silk, Silky, Silkie, Siy, Siie, and Silkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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