Kyu
Pronunciation: [ ky-OO ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kyu first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 54 babies have been named Kyu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kyu is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,047 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,047
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kyu
Kyu is a boy name .
Kyu is currently ranked #26,047 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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