Baraka
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Baraka first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 23 babies have been named Baraka in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Baraka is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,510 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,510
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Baraka
Baraka is a girl name .
Is Baraka a boy or girl name? Baraka is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,510 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,614. Baraka is more commonly used as a boy name.
Baraka is currently ranked #61,510 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Baraka include Bar, Bara, Baray, Baraie, Bay, Baie, and Barkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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