Zulu
Pronunciation: [ z-OOL-oo ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zulu first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 8 babies have been named Zulu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zulu is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #12,099 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,099
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Zulu
Zulu is a boy name .
Zulu is currently ranked #12,099 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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