Uganda
Pronunciation: [ y-oog-AND-ah ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Uganda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 12 babies have been named Uganda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Uganda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,635 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,635
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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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, Ugan, Ugany, Uganie, Ugy, Ugie, and Ugakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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