Imhotep
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Imhotep is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Imhotep first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 43 babies have been named Imhotep in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Imhotep is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,489 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,489
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Imhotep
Imhotep is a boy name .
Imhotep is currently ranked #40,489 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Imhotep include Imh, Imho, Imhoy, Imhoie, Tep, Tepy, Tepie, Imy, Imie, and Imhkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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