Magic
Pronunciation: [ m-AJ-ihk ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Magic first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 69 babies have been named Magic in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Magic is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,719 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,719
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Magic
Magic is a girl name .
Is Magic a boy or girl name? Magic is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,719 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,258. Magic is more commonly used as a boy name.
Magic is currently ranked #14,719 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Magic include Mag, May, Maie, and Magkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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