Nautica
Pronunciation: [ n-AWT-uhk-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nautica first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 55 babies have been named Nautica in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nautica is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,532 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,532
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nautica
Nautica is a boy name .
Is Nautica a boy or girl name? Nautica is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #41,532 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #31,670. Nautica is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nautica is currently ranked #41,532 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nautica include Nau, Naut, Nauty, Nautie, Ica, Icay, Icaie, Nay, Naie, and Naukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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