Mojave
Pronunciation: [ m-ohh-AHV-ee ]
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Mojave first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 5 babies have been named Mojave in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mojave is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,669 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,669
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mojave
Mojave is a boy name .
Mojave is currently ranked #44,669 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mojave include Moj, Moja, Mojay, Mojaie, Moy, Moie, and Mojkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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