Columba
Pronunciation: [ k-ohl-UHMB-uh ]
Columba is a girl baby name. Ranked #37,744 in the US, popular nicknames include Col, Coy, and Colie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Columba is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ohl-UHMB-uh.
Parents who love the name Columba often also consider Evonia, Berth, Estefanita .
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Historical Record
Columba first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 37 babies have been named Columba in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Columba is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,744 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,744
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Columba
Columba is a girl name .
Columba is currently ranked #37,744 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Columba include Col, Coy, Colie, and Coluie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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