Rakhi
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rakhi first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 21 babies have been named Rakhi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rakhi is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,613 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,613
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Rakhi
Rakhi is a boy name .
Is Rakhi a boy or girl name? Rakhi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #24,613 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #34,293. Rakhi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rakhi is currently ranked #24,613 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rakhi include Rak, Ray, Raie, and Rakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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