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Kalai
BoyMeaning of Kalai: Tamil: 'art' or 'virtue'
Kalai is a boy's name most strongly associated with Tamil naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4164th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4164
24 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
318
First recorded 1991 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
77% boys · 23% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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