Alabama
Pronunciation: [ al-uhb-AM-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alabama first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 306 babies have been named Alabama in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alabama is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,700 for girl names in the US .
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- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,700
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Alabama
Alabama is a girl name .
Alabama is currently ranked #12,700 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alabama include Ala, Alab, Alaby, Alabie, Ama, Amay, Amaie, Aly, Alie, and Alakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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