Puneet
Pronunciation: [ p-oon-EET ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Puneet first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 160 babies have been named Puneet in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Puneet is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,492 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,492
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Puneet
Puneet is a boy name .
Is Puneet a boy or girl name? Puneet is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,492 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,927. Puneet is more commonly used as a boy name.
Puneet is currently ranked #14,492 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Puneet include Pun, Pune, Puney, Puneie, Puy, Puie, and Punkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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