Olajuwon
Pronunciation: [ uhl-EYEJ-oo-ahn ]
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Olajuwon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 633 babies have been named Olajuwon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Olajuwon is past its peak , currently ranked #11,153 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,153
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Olajuwon
Olajuwon is a boy name .
Olajuwon is currently ranked #11,153 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Olajuwon include Ola, Olaj, Olajy, Olajie, Olaju, Olajuy, Olajuie, Won, Wony, Wonie, Oly, and Olie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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