Nuru
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nuru first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 17 babies have been named Nuru in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nuru is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #9,464 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,464
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Nuru is also used as a boy name, ranked #17692.
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About the Name Nuru
Nuru is a girl name .
Is Nuru a boy or girl name? Nuru is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,464 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,692. Nuru is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nuru is currently ranked #9,464 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nuru include Nuri, Nura, Nur . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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