Iskandar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Iskandar first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 16 babies have been named Iskandar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Iskandar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,113 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,113
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Iskandar
Iskandar is a boy name .
Iskandar is currently ranked #23,113 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Iskandar include Isk, Iska, Iskay, Iskaie, Iskan, Iskany, Iskanie, Dar, Dary, Darie, Isy, and Isie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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