Kura
girl nameKura entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #8778 in 1987, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#8778
peak (1987)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9067 |
| 1980s | #8961 |
| 1990s | #12752 |
| 2000s | #14810 |
| 2010s | #13347 |
| 2020s | #15293 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kura are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kura alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kura in 2025?
- Kura is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kura most popular?
- Kura peaked in 1987, reaching #8778 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kura with classmates?
- Kura will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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