Holley
Meaning
"holy, sacred (possible folk etymology connection)"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,321
- Total SSA Count
- 33
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Holls, Lee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"holy, sacred (possible folk etymology connection)"
Origin: Old English
"Border land by the meadow"
Origin: Celtic/Old English
Holley is more popular, ranked #4321 vs #11238 for Kentlee.
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Holley is more popular, ranked #4321 compared to Kentlee at #11238 in the United States.
Holley means "holy, sacred (possible folk etymology connection)" (Old English origin). Kentlee means "Border land by the meadow" (Celtic/Old English origin).
Holley is primarily a girl name. Kentlee is primarily a boy name.