Nou
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nou first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 352 babies have been named Nou in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nou is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,177 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,177
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Alternative Spellings
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Also a Boy Name
Nou is also used as a boy name, ranked #8128.
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About the Name Nou
Nou is a girl name .
Is Nou a boy or girl name? Nou is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,177 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,128. Nou is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nou is currently ranked #12,177 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nou include Nour, Noura . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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