Cuba
Pronunciation: [ ky-OOB-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Cuba first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 27 babies have been named Cuba in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cuba is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,072 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,072
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Cuba is also used as a boy name, ranked #42411.
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About the Name Cuba
Cuba is a girl name .
Is Cuba a boy or girl name? Cuba is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,072 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,411. Cuba is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cuba is currently ranked #71,072 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
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