Holy

Q: Is Holy a boy or girl name?

Holy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #13954, and as a girl name it ranks #13184.

Q: How popular is the name Holy?

Holy is ranked #13954 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ h-OHL-ee ]

Boy Name #13,954 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Holy is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-OHL-ee.

Popularity Over Time

#13,954

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,954
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Holden #281 Hollis #1055 Holland #1561 Holt #1918 Holton #3046 Holston #3923 Holstyn #4310

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Also a Girl Name

Holy is also used as a girl name, ranked #13184.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy

Is Holy a boy or girl name?

Holy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13954. As a girl name, it is ranked #13184. Holy is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Holy?

Holy is pronounced h-OHL-ee.

How popular is the name Holy?

Holy is currently ranked #13954 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Holy a common or rare name?

Holy is an uncommon name, ranked #13954 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Holy

Holy is a boy name .

Is Holy a boy or girl name? Holy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,954 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,184. Holy is more commonly used as a girl name.

Holy is currently ranked #13,954 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Holy include Holden, Hollis, Holland, Holt, Holton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.