Columbia
Pronunciation: [ k-uhl-UHMB-ee-uh ]
Columbia is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,418 in the US, popular nicknames include Col, Coy, and Colie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Columbia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 39 babies have been named Columbia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Columbia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,418 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,418
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Columbia is also used as a boy name, ranked #31497.
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About the Name Columbia
Columbia is a girl name .
Is Columbia a boy or girl name? Columbia is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,418 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #31,497. Columbia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Columbia is currently ranked #24,418 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Columbia include Col, Coy, Colie, and Coluie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis