Javan
Pronunciation: [ j-uhv-AHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Javan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 43 babies have been named Javan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Javan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,402 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,402
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Javan
Javan is a girl name .
Is Javan a boy or girl name? Javan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,402 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,268. Javan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Javan is currently ranked #36,402 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Javan include Jav, Jay, Jaie, and Javkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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