Mowgli
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Mowgli first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 38 babies have been named Mowgli in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mowgli is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,593 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,593
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Mowgli
Mowgli is a boy name .
Mowgli is currently ranked #24,593 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mowgli include Mow, Mowg, Mowgy, Mowgie, Moy, Moie, and Mowkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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