Cantina
Pronunciation: [ k-ant-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cantina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 39 babies have been named Cantina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cantina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,294 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,294
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Cantina
Cantina is a girl name .
Cantina is currently ranked #19,294 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cantina include Can, Cant, Canty, Cantie, Ina, Inay, Inaie, Cay, Caie, and Cankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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