Ly
Pronunciation: [ l-EYE ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ly first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 280 babies have been named Ly in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ly is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,460 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,460
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Ly
Ly is a girl name .
Is Ly a boy or girl name? Ly is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,460 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,604. Ly is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ly is currently ranked #16,460 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ly include Lyla, Lydia, Lyra, Lylah, Lyric . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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