Neji
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Neji first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 89 babies have been named Neji in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Neji is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,305 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,305
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Old English origin
"Royal meadow; kings clearing"
#11,371 in US
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About the Name Neji
Neji is a boy name .
Neji is currently ranked #11,305 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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