Gilly
Pronunciation: [ g-IHL-ee ]
Gilly is a girl baby name. Ranked #25,372 in the US, popular nicknames include Gil, Giy, and Gilie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Gilly first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 6 babies have been named Gilly in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gilly is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,372 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #25,372
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Gilly
Gilly is a girl name .
Gilly is currently ranked #25,372 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gilly include Gil, Giy, and Gilie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gilly include Gillian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis