Holy

Q: Is Holy a boy or girl name?

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

Q: How popular is the name Holy?

Holy is ranked #13184 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ h-OHL-ee ]

Girl Name #13,184 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Holy is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-OHL-ee.

Popularity Over Time

#13,184

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Compare Holy with other names →

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #13,184
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Holly #419 Holland #602 Hollis #1239 Hollyn #1359 Hollie #3016 Holley #4321

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Holy Claire

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Holy Ayla

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Holy Eliza

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Holy Daisy

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Holy Maeve

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Holy Alaia

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Holy Brooklyn

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Holy Georgia

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Holy Eden

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Holy Alice

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow

Sibling Match Premium

Check how Holy fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.

Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.

Also a Boy Name

Holy is also used as a boy name, ranked #13954.

View Holy as a boy name →

Playground Safety

Kid-Friendly

Can't decide?

Start a tournament bracket with Holy and other names you're considering.

Start a Tournament

Like this name?

Check how Holy sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.

Analyze This Name

Browse more girl names →

Explore More Generators

🧝 Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
🐾 Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
🎭 Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres

Frequently Asked Questions About Holy

Is Holy a boy or girl name?

Holy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #13184. As a boy name, it is ranked #13954. 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 #13184 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Holy a common or rare name?

Holy is an uncommon name, ranked #13184 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Holy

Holy is a girl name .

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

Holy is currently ranked #13,184 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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