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Ishimwe
UnisexMeaning of Ishimwe: Kinyarwanda: 'gratitude'
Ishimwe is a unisex name most strongly associated with African naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8040th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8040
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
62
First recorded 2020 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
48% boys · 52% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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