Kayali

Kayali Meaning & Origin

About Kayali
The surname Kayali is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in the Levant region, particularly in Syria and Lebanon. It is derived from the Arabic word "kayal," which means "sailor" or "navigator." As a surname, Kayali is often associated with families whose ancestors were involved in maritime activities or had a connection to the sea. It can also be used as a nickname for someone who possesses qualities associated with sailors, such as being adventurous or resourceful.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kayali is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kayali: 192
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,115
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kayali based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kayali is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY0 AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/kayali*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kayali in Braille

Here's how to represent Kayali in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kayali in braille

How to sign the name Kayali using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kayali using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kayali in sign language

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