Pookela
boy namePookela entered the US charts in 1993, peaked at #6460 in 2006, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1993–2025
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rank today
#6460
peak (2006)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8702 |
| 2000s | #8871 |
| 2010s | #10528 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Pookela are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Pookela alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pookela in 2025?
- Pookela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Pookela most popular?
- Pookela peaked in 2006, reaching #6460 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pookela with classmates?
- Pookela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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