Waukesha
Pronunciation: [ w-awk-EESH-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Waukesha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 25 babies have been named Waukesha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Waukesha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,013 for girl names in the US .
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- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,013
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Waukesha
Waukesha is a girl name .
Waukesha is currently ranked #22,013 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Waukesha include Wau, Wauk, Wauky, Waukie, Wauke, Waukey, Waukeie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Way, and Waie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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