Cuba
Pronunciation: [ ky-OOB-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Cuba first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 27 babies have been named Cuba in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cuba is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,411 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,411
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Cuba is also used as a girl name, ranked #71072.
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About the Name Cuba
Cuba is a boy name .
Is Cuba a boy or girl name? Cuba is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,411 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,072. Cuba is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cuba is currently ranked #42,411 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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