Zimbabwe
Pronunciation: [ z-ihmb-AHBW-ay ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zimbabwe first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 5 babies have been named Zimbabwe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zimbabwe is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,494 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,494
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a boy name .
Zimbabwe is currently ranked #25,494 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zimbabwe include Zim, Zimb, Zimby, Zimbie, Zimba, Zimbay, Zimbaie, Bwe, Bwey, Ziy, Ziie, and Zimkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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