Apurva
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Apurva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 102 babies have been named Apurva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Apurva is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #53,329 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #53,329
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Apurva
Apurva is a girl name .
Is Apurva a boy or girl name? Apurva is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #53,329 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,186. Apurva is more commonly used as a boy name.
Apurva is currently ranked #53,329 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Apurva include Apu, Apur, Apury, Apurie, Apy, Apie, and Apukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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