Era

Pronunciation: [ EHR-uh ]

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Boy Name #12,078 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Era is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHR-uh.

Parents who love the name Era often also consider Aquino, Tan, Dazir .

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Historical Record

Era first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.

Over 20 babies have been named Era in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Era is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #12,078 for boy names in the US .

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New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#12,078
Total SSA Count
8

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Era is also used as a girl name, ranked #2882.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Era

Is Era a boy or girl name?
Era is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12078. As a girl name, it is ranked #2882. Era is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Era?
Era is pronounced EHR-uh.
How popular is the name Era?
Era is currently ranked #12078 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Era a common or rare name?
Era is an uncommon name, ranked #12078 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Era?
Era pairs well with Aquino, Tan, Dazir, Kara in style and sound.

About the Name Era

Era is a boy name .

Is Era a boy or girl name? Era is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,078 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,882. Era is more commonly used as a girl name.

Era is currently ranked #12,078 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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