Nation
Pronunciation: [ n-AYSH-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nation first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 68 babies have been named Nation in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nation is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,151 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,151
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Nation
Nation is a girl name .
Is Nation a boy or girl name? Nation is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,151 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,939. Nation is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nation is currently ranked #9,151 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nation include Nat, Nati, Natiy, Natiie, Nay, Naie, and Natkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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