Cuba

Pronunciation: [ ky-OOB-uh ]

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Boy Name #42,411 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Cuba is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ky-OOB-uh.

Parents who love the name Cuba often also consider Abrien, Mcdaniel, Grenville .

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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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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#42,411
Total SSA Count
5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cuba

Is Cuba a boy or girl name?
Cuba is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #42411. As a girl name, it is ranked #71072. Cuba is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Cuba?
Cuba is pronounced ky-OOB-uh.
How popular is the name Cuba?
Cuba is currently ranked #42411 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Cuba a common or rare name?
Cuba is an uncommon name, ranked #42411 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Cuba?
Cuba pairs well with Abrien, Mcdaniel, Grenville, Dameko in style and sound.

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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