Raju
Pronunciation: [ r-AHY-oo ]
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Raju first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 6 babies have been named Raju in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raju is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,116 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,116
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Raju
Raju is a boy name .
Raju is currently ranked #21,116 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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