Nalu
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nalu first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 161 babies have been named Nalu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nalu is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,908 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,908
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Nalu is also used as a girl name, ranked #7735.
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"from Attica (Athens region)"
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English-Slavic hybrid origin
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Arabic origin
"Owner of the new house"
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Greek origin
"one who reflects"
#9,020 in US
Modern origin
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#8,807 in US
Hebrew via Irish/American origin
"God is gracious"
#8,931 in US
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About the Name Nalu
Nalu is a boy name .
Is Nalu a boy or girl name? Nalu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,908 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,735. Nalu is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nalu is currently ranked #8,908 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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