Uhuru
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Uhuru first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 28 babies have been named Uhuru in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Uhuru is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,841 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,841
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Uhuru is also used as a girl name, ranked #61588.
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About the Name Uhuru
Uhuru is a boy name .
Is Uhuru a boy or girl name? Uhuru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,841 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,588. Uhuru is more commonly used as a boy name.
Uhuru is currently ranked #13,841 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Uhuru include Uhu, Uhy, Uhie, and Uhukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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