Nawab
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Nawab first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 30 babies have been named Nawab in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nawab is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #7,206 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,206
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Nawab
Nawab is a boy name .
Nawab is currently ranked #7,206 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nawab include Naw, Nay, Naie, and Nawkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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