Ekene
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ekene first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 16 babies have been named Ekene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ekene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #52,541 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #52,541
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ekene is also used as a boy name, ranked #14837.
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About the Name Ekene
Ekene is a girl name .
Is Ekene a boy or girl name? Ekene is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #52,541 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,837. Ekene is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ekene is currently ranked #52,541 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ekene include Eke, Eky, Ekie, and Ekekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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