Zalyn
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zalyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 96 babies have been named Zalyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zalyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,252 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,252
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Zalyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #43348.
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About the Name Zalyn
Zalyn is a boy name .
Is Zalyn a boy or girl name? Zalyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #22,252 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #43,348. Zalyn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zalyn is currently ranked #22,252 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zalyn include Zal, Zay, Zaie, and Zalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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