Pookela
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pookela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 76 babies have been named Pookela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pookela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,391 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,391
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Pookela
Pookela is a boy name .
Pookela is currently ranked #10,391 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pookela include Pook, Pooky, Pookie, Ela, Elay, Elaie, Poy, Poie, and Pookins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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