Kinte
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,261
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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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, Kiie, and Kinkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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