United Statesen-US“name” keyword difficulty & traffic
How hard it is to rank for name on Google Play in United States, how much it is searched, and the apps you would compete with.
Difficulty
HardHigh competition. Established apps hold the top spots, so expect a sustained effort or target long-tail variations.
Search traffic
HighExcellent traffic potential: this keyword is popular and could drive significant installs.
Efficiency (KEI)
ExcellentHigh demand with manageable competition.
KEI 1.19 · traffic vs difficulty
Competitor strength
ModerateCompetitors have moderate strength, so a well-optimized app can climb.
58/100 across the top apps
Should you target it?
High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.
- Top apps for it see an estimated 3k installs on average.
- Top-3 app strength: 83/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
- Top apps updated their listing about 40.5 days ago on average.
Top apps ranking for “name”
The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.
- 1
Name Craft - AI Name Generator
productivity
- 2
3.6Namerator: Fake Name Generator
tools
- 3
4.3Baby Name Together
parenting
- 4
Wheel of Names: Random Name
tools
- 5
4.7Nickname Maker: Name Generator
personalization
- 6
4.0Name Generator
tools
- 7
Wheel of Names - Random Picker
entertainment
- 8
4.4Fancy Name
personalization
- 9
4.0Baby Names / First Names 2025
parenting
- 10
4.5Baby Name Match
lifestyle
- 11
4.7Random Name Picker
tools
- 12
3.9Baby Name Genius: Swipe Names
parenting
What the top apps have in common
The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “name”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to rank for "name" on Google Play?
"name" scores 75 out of 100 for difficulty on Google Play in United States, which is hard. The apps in the top 3 are very strong (app power 83/100). High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.
How much search traffic does "name" get?
It scores 89 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 3k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.
Which apps rank for "name"?
Right now the top apps for "name" on Google Play include Name Craft - AI Name Generator, Namerator: Fake Name Generator, Baby Name Together, Wheel of Names: Random Name, Nickname Maker: Name Generator. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.
Is "name" worth targeting for an indie app?
High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.
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