Ku

Pronunciation: [ k-OO ]

Ku is a girl baby name. Ranked #25,746 in the US.

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Girl Name #25,746 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Ku often also consider Zaleena, Excel, Anashe .

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Historical Record

Ku first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.

Over 6 babies have been named Ku in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Ku is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,746 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#25,746
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#25,746
Total SSA Count
6

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Ku is also used as a boy name, ranked #21048.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ku

Is Ku a boy or girl name?
Ku is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #25746. As a boy name, it is ranked #21048. 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 #25746 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Ku a common or rare name?
Ku is an uncommon name, ranked #25746 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Ku?
Ku pairs well with Zaleena, Excel, Anashe, Poe in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Ku?
Related spellings include Kulture.

About the Name Ku

Ku is a girl name .

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

Ku is currently ranked #25,746 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ku include Kulture . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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