My
Pronunciation: [ m-EYE ]
My is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,645 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
My first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 1,093 babies have been named My in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, My is past its peak , currently ranked #16,645 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,645
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name My
My is a girl name .
Is My a boy or girl name? My is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,645 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,669. My is more commonly used as a girl name.
My is currently ranked #16,645 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of My include Myla, Mya, Mylah, Myra, Myah . 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis