Magenta
Pronunciation: [ m-uhj-EHNT-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Magenta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 248 babies have been named Magenta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Magenta is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #58,779 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,779
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Magenta
Magenta is a girl name .
Magenta is currently ranked #58,779 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Magenta include Mag, Mage, Magey, Mageie, Nta, Ntay, Ntaie, May, Maie, and Magkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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