Kinshasa
Pronunciation: [ k-ihnsh-AHS-uh ]
Kinshasa is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,536 in the US, popular nicknames include Kin, Kiy, and Kinie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kinshasa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 116 babies have been named Kinshasa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kinshasa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,536 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,536
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Kinshasa is also used as a boy name, ranked #21086.
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About the Name Kinshasa
Kinshasa is a girl name .
Is Kinshasa a boy or girl name? Kinshasa is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,536 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,086. Kinshasa is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kinshasa is currently ranked #22,536 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kinshasa include Kin, Kiy, Kinie, and Kinsie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kinshasa include Kinsley, Kinslee, Kinsleigh, Kinsey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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