Ku

Q: Is Ku a boy or girl name?

Ku is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #21048, and as a girl name it ranks #25746.

Q: How popular is the name Ku?

Ku is ranked #21048 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-OO ]

Boy Name #21,048 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Ku is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-OO.

Parents who love the name Ku often also consider Carly, Torenzo, .

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Popularity Over Time

#21,048

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #21,048
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Kurt #2102 Kutter #3563 Kurtis #3844 Kush #4566

Middle Name Ideas

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Ku Ethan

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Ku Dylan

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Ku Cole

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Ku Dean

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Ku Aiden

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Ku David

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Ku Ace

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Ku Asher

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Ku Chase

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Ku Carter

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow

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Also a Girl Name

Ku is also used as a girl name, ranked #25746.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ku

Is Ku a boy or girl name?

Ku is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21048. As a girl name, it is ranked #25746. Ku is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ku?

Ku is pronounced k-OO.

How popular is the name Ku?

Ku is currently ranked #21048 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Ku a common or rare name?

Ku is an uncommon name, ranked #21048 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ku

Ku is a boy name .

Is Ku a boy or girl name? Ku is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,048 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,746. Ku is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ku is currently ranked #21,048 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ku include Kurt, Kutter, Kurtis, Kush . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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