Papa
Pronunciation: [ p-AHP-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Papa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 258 babies have been named Papa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Papa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,659 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,659
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Papa
Papa is a boy name .
Papa is currently ranked #7,659 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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