Say
Pronunciation: [ s-AY ]
Say is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,835 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Say first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 62 babies have been named Say in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Say is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,835 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,835
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Say
Say is a girl name .
Is Say a boy or girl name? Say is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #21,835 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,617. Say is more commonly used as a girl name.
Say is currently ranked #21,835 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Say include Saylor, Sayla, Sayori, Sayani, Saya . 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