Ly
Pronunciation: [ l-EYE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ly first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 119 babies have been named Ly in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ly is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,604 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,604
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ly
Ly is a boy name .
Is Ly a boy or girl name? Ly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,604 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,460. Ly is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ly is currently ranked #26,604 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ly include Lyle, Lyam, Lyric, Lyndon, Lyon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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