Cherokee
ch(e)-ro-kee
US Popularity:11959
Origin:Cherokee
Other Origin(s):Native American
Meaning:People of a different speech
Cherokee is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin. Meaning "people of different speech," this name is a celebration of the Indigenous people that have come before baby. One of the first Indigenous civilizations to produce written language, the Cherokee people are a shining example of ancient wisdom and ingenuity. Whether you're proud of your vast heritage or raising baby within traditional Native American surroundings, the name Cherokee will inspire baby to embrace their ancestry.
Cherokee Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Cherokee is currently #11959 in U.S. births
Girl:Cherokee is currently #6961 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#6961
in 2023
+ 1157
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Cherokee, February 2019
WordSense Dictionary, Cherokee
Online Etymology Dictionary, Cherokee, May 2023
Britannica, Cherokee, people, August 2024
Britannica, Cherokee language, Native American Indian language, January 2020
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