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Jerusalem

Pronunciation: [ j-er-OOS-uhl-uhm ]

Girl Name #58,683 Most Popular Hidden Gem 9 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Jerusalem is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-er-OOS-uhl-uhm.

Parents who love the name Jerusalem often also consider Farina, Samata, Shavada .

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Popularity Over Time

#58,683
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#58,683
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Jer Jey Jerie Jeruie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jerusalem

Is Jerusalem a boy or girl name?
Jerusalem is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #58683. As a boy name, it is ranked #22763. Jerusalem is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is pronounced j-er-OOS-uhl-uhm.
How popular is the name Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is currently ranked #58683 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jerusalem?
Common nicknames for Jerusalem include Jer, Jey, Jerie, and Jeruie.
Is Jerusalem a common or rare name?
Jerusalem is an uncommon name, ranked #58683 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jerusalem

Jerusalem is a girl name .

Is Jerusalem a boy or girl name? Jerusalem is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,683 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #22,763. Jerusalem is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jerusalem is currently ranked #58,683 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jerusalem include Jer, Jey, Jerie, and Jeruie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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