Kawaii
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kawaii first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 35 babies have been named Kawaii in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kawaii is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,904 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,904
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kawaii
Kawaii is a girl name .
Is Kawaii a boy or girl name? Kawaii is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,904 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #44,178. Kawaii is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kawaii is currently ranked #48,904 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kawaii include Kaw, Kawa, Kaway, Kawaie, Kay, Kaie, and Kawkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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