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Cherokee
GirlMeaning of Cherokee: Native American: 'people of a different speech'
Cherokee is a girl's name most strongly associated with Native American naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12509th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#12509
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
2,909
First recorded 1920 · peak 1995
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
12% boys · 88% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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