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Mohogany

Quick answerMohogany derives from the Spanish word "caoba," which refers to the tropical hardwood tree native to the Caribbean and Central America, meaning the name literally denotes the rich reddish-brown wood prized for furniture and craftsmanship.

Spanish · Girl · 4 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,501
TrendVintage
Peak year1999
Syllables4
OriginSpanish
LanguageEnglish
CultureAfrican American
Letters8
Numerology8 Chaldean 33
Global rank#16,501

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Mohogany

Mohogany derives from the Spanish word "caoba," which refers to the tropical hardwood tree native to the Caribbean and Central America, meaning the name literally denotes the rich reddish-brown wood prized for furniture and craftsmanship.

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Etymology

Mohogany derives from the Spanish word "caoba," which refers to the tropical hardwood tree native to the Caribbean and Central America, meaning the name literally denotes the rich reddish-brown wood prized for furniture and craftsmanship. The name is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in African American communities, and gained modest popularity as a given name in the 20th century, though it remains uncommon and is not associated with any particular religious tradition.

Mohogany currently ranks #16,501 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.

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