Moses
Pronunciation: [ m-OHZ-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Moses first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 25 babies have been named Moses in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Moses is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,287 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,287
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Moses
Moses is a girl name .
Is Moses a boy or girl name? Moses is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,287 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #506. Moses is more commonly used as a boy name.
Moses is currently ranked #37,287 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Moses include Mos, Moy, Moie, and Moskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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