Nakshatra
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nakshatra first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 176 babies have been named Nakshatra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nakshatra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,313 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,313
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Nakshatra
Nakshatra is a girl name .
Nakshatra is currently ranked #8,313 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nakshatra include Nak, Naks, Naksy, Naksie, Naksh, Nakshy, Nakshie, Tra, Tray, Traie, Atra, and Nay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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