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Happy

Pronunciation: [ h-AP-ee ]

Boy Name #20,069 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Happy is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AP-ee.

Parents who love the name Happy often also consider Hattie, Harriet, Hannah .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#20,069
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Hap Hay Hapie

Also a Girl Name

Happy is also used as a girl name, ranked #9384.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy

Is Happy a boy or girl name?
Happy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20069. As a girl name, it is ranked #9384. Happy is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Happy?
Happy is pronounced h-AP-ee.
How popular is the name Happy?
Happy is currently ranked #20069 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Happy?
Common nicknames for Happy include Hap, Hay, and Hapie.
Is Happy a common or rare name?
Happy is an uncommon name, ranked #20069 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Happy

Happy is a boy name .

Is Happy a boy or girl name? Happy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,069 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,384. Happy is more commonly used as a girl name.

Happy is currently ranked #20,069 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Happy include Hap, Hay, and Hapie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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