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Uganda

Pronunciation: [ y-oog-AND-ah ]

Boy Name #15,635 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Uganda is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-oog-AND-ah.

Parents who love the name Uganda often also consider Ugo, Ugene, Uganda .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#15,635
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Uga Ugy Ugaie Uganie

Also a Girl Name

Uganda is also used as a girl name, ranked #61785.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Uganda

Is Uganda a boy or girl name?
Uganda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15635. As a girl name, it is ranked #61785. Uganda is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Uganda?
Uganda is pronounced y-oog-AND-ah.
How popular is the name Uganda?
Uganda is currently ranked #15635 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Uganda?
Common nicknames for Uganda include Uga, Ugy, Ugaie, and Uganie.
Is Uganda a common or rare name?
Uganda is an uncommon name, ranked #15635 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Uganda

Uganda is a boy name .

Is Uganda a boy or girl name? Uganda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,635 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,785. Uganda is more commonly used as a boy name.

Uganda is currently ranked #15,635 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Uganda include Uga, Ugy, Ugaie, and Uganie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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