Abu

Pronunciation: [ AB-oo ]

Abu is a boy baby name. Ranked #8,796 in the US.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Abu is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AB-oo.

Parents who love the name Abu often also consider Romy, Early, Rowley .

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Historical Record

Abu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.

Over 452 babies have been named Abu in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Abu is past its peak , currently ranked #8,796 for boy names in the US .

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#8,796
Current Rank
Peaked 1973 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#8,796
Total SSA Count
10

Alternative Spellings

Abubakr #1963 Abubakar #2645

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abu

Is Abu a boy or girl name?
Abu is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Abu?
Abu is pronounced AB-oo.
How popular is the name Abu?
Abu is currently ranked #8796 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Abu a common or rare name?
Abu is an uncommon name, ranked #8796 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Abu?
Abu pairs well with Romy, Early, Rowley, Raddix in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Abu?
Related spellings include Abubakr, Abubakar.

About the Name Abu

Abu is a boy name .

Abu is currently ranked #8,796 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Abu include Abubakr, Abubakar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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