Nobu
Nobu is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,934 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,934
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nobu
Nobu is a girl name .
Nobu is currently ranked #70,934 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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