Bly
Pronunciation: [ bl-EYE ]
Bly is a girl baby name. Ranked #42,192 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Bly first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 10 babies have been named Bly in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bly is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #42,192 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #42,192
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Bly
Bly is a girl name .
Is Bly a boy or girl name? Bly is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #42,192 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,116. Bly is more commonly used as a boy name.
Bly is currently ranked #42,192 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Bly include Blythe . 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)
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