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Banu
GirlMeaning of Banu: Turkish: 'lady' or 'princess'
Banu is a girl's name most strongly associated with Turkish naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 14095th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 4192nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#14095
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#4192
5 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
12
First recorded 2018 · peak 2018
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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