Kunta
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kunta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 303 babies have been named Kunta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kunta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,365 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,365
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kunta is also used as a girl name, ranked #16343.
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About the Name Kunta
Kunta is a boy name .
Is Kunta a boy or girl name? Kunta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,365 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,343. Kunta is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kunta is currently ranked #21,365 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kunta include Kun, Kuy, Kuie, and Kunkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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