Cloud
Pronunciation: [ kl-OWD ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cloud first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 25 babies have been named Cloud in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cloud is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,049 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,049
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Cloud is also used as a boy name, ranked #2879.
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About the Name Cloud
Cloud is a girl name .
Is Cloud a boy or girl name? Cloud is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #41,049 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,879. Cloud is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cloud is currently ranked #41,049 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cloud include Clo, Cly, Clie, and Clokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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