Ku
Pronunciation: [ k-OO ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ku first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 33 babies have been named Ku in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ku is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,048 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,048
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Ku is also used as a girl name, ranked #25746.
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Hebrew Miryam + Latin bellus origin
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Irish/Welsh origin
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#21,088 in US
Latin origin
"from Laurentum"
#21,243 in US
Greek influenced origin
"gift, blessing"
#21,133 in US
Latin flos/floris origin
"flower"
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About the Name Ku
Ku is a boy name .
Is Ku a boy or girl name? Ku is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,048 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,746. Ku is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ku is currently ranked #21,048 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ku include Kurt, Kutter, Kurtis, Kush . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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