Keanu
Pronunciation: [ k-ee-AHN-oo ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Keanu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 225 babies have been named Keanu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keanu is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #19,019 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,019
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Keanu is also used as a boy name, ranked #634.
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About the Name Keanu
Keanu is a girl name .
Is Keanu a boy or girl name? Keanu is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,019 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #634. Keanu is more commonly used as a boy name.
Keanu is currently ranked #19,019 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Keanu include Kea, Key, Keie, and Keakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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