Loy
Pronunciation: [ l-OY ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Loy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 256 babies have been named Loy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Loy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,109 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,109
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Boy Name
Loy is also used as a boy name, ranked #12879.
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About the Name Loy
Loy is a girl name .
Is Loy a boy or girl name? Loy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #49,109 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,879. Loy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Loy is currently ranked #49,109 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Loy include Loyalty, Loyal . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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