No
Pronunciation: [ n-OH ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
No first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 12 babies have been named No in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, No is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,416 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #20,416
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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No is also used as a boy name, ranked #23024.
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About the Name No
No is a girl name .
Is No a boy or girl name? No is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #20,416 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #23,024. No is more commonly used as a girl name.
No is currently ranked #20,416 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of No include Nora, Nova, Noelle, Norah, Noa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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