Nicoya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nicoya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 64 babies have been named Nicoya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicoya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,734 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,734
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Nicoya
Nicoya is a girl name .
Nicoya is currently ranked #21,734 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicoya include Nic, Nico, Nicoy, Nicoie, Niy, Niie, and Nickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicoya include Nicole, Nicolette, Nicolle, Nico . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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