Russia
Pronunciation: [ r-UHSH-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Russia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 104 babies have been named Russia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Russia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #56,682 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #56,682
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Russia
Russia is a girl name .
Russia is currently ranked #56,682 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Russia include Rus, Russ, Russy, Russie, Ruy, Ruie, and Ruskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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