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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kalki — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kaliza|Kalkidan
Sanskrit◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑ Rising

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kalki

◈

KAHL-kee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#12722
↑ Rising
Girl
#12722
Popularity score: 5
↑ Rising
Peak
#12722 in 2024
5yr
+38 ranks
Velocity
+38
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11428 in 2021

Peak: #11428 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+38 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
Won't be common in class

Kalki scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
74
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SanskritMythologicalHinduUnisex2-syllableDivineSpiritualRareModern AdoptionIndian Heritage
Character
divine warriorrighteous destroyercosmic justicetransformative powerultimate savior
STRONG
High confidence

Kalki is a Sanskrit unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #12722 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +38 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Kalki at a Glance
Meaning:The final incarnation of Vishnu in Hindu cosmology, prophesied to appear at the end of the current age to restore cosmic order and justice.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindu
Peak rank:#12722 in 2024
5yr change:+38 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #12722 · Boy #—
Notable bearers
Kalki Koechlin
Actor (primarily known, though given name used across genders in Indian context)
Similar Sound
Kali◈Kai◈Kavi◈KaiyaKealiKalia
Similar Style
ArjunSai◈AshwinIndra◈DevikaAnaya
Works well with
ArjunSai◈AnayaIndiraRaviPriyaAshwinKavi◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kalki · Overview
Summary

Kalki is a Sanskrit unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #12722 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kalki scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 38 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Mythological · Meaningful · Modern character
Kalki carries a ethereal, bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kalki.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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