Major
Pronunciation: [ m-AYJ-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Major first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 60 babies have been named Major in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Major is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #67,503 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,503
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"life (alternative Hebrew etymology)"
#67,623 in US
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"honey; nectar"
#67,656 in US
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About the Name Major
Major is a girl name .
Is Major a boy or girl name? Major is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,503 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #581. Major is more commonly used as a boy name.
Major is currently ranked #67,503 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Major include Maj, May, Maie, and Majkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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