Kinte
Kinte is a girl baby name. Ranked #9,261 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
Kinte first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 12 babies have been named Kinte in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kinte is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,261 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,261
- Total SSA Count
- 12
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Kinte is also used as a boy name, ranked #21328.
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About the Name Kinte
Kinte is a girl name .
Is Kinte a boy or girl name? Kinte is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,261 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,328. Kinte is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kinte is currently ranked #9,261 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kinte include Kin, Kiy, and Kinie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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