Charu
Charu is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,198 in the US, popular nicknames include Cha, Chy, and Chaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Charu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 12 babies have been named Charu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Charu is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,198 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,198
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Charu
Charu is a girl name .
Charu is currently ranked #22,198 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Charu include Cha, Chy, and Chaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Charu include Charlotte, Charlie, Charlee, Charli, Charley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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