Kinte
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kinte first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 213 babies have been named Kinte in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kinte is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,328 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,328
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kinte is also used as a girl name, ranked #9261.
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About the Name Kinte
Kinte is a boy name .
Is Kinte a boy or girl name? Kinte is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,328 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,261. Kinte is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kinte is currently ranked #21,328 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kinte include Kin, Kiy, Kiie, and Kinkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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