Apache
Pronunciation: [ uhp-ACH-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Apache first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 10 babies have been named Apache in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Apache is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,924 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,924
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Apache
Apache is a girl name .
Is Apache a boy or girl name? Apache is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,924 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #35,935. Apache is more commonly used as a boy name.
Apache is currently ranked #60,924 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Apache include Apa, Apac, Apacy, Apacie, Apy, Apie, and Apakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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