Parish

Q: Is Parish a boy or girl name?

Parish is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #66244, and as a boy name it ranks #23379.

Q: How popular is the name Parish?

Parish is ranked #66244 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ p-AR-ihsh ]

Girl Name #66,244 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Parish is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AR-ihsh.

Parents who love the name Parish often also consider Pauline, Pattie, Patsy .

Popularity Over Time

#66,244

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #66,244
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Paris #484

Nicknames

Par Pay Parie Pariie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Boy Name

Parish is also used as a boy name, ranked #23379.

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Similar Names

Pauline Pattie Patsy Paulina Patty Paula Pansy Paralee

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parish

Is Parish a boy or girl name?

Parish is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #66244. As a boy name, it is ranked #23379. Parish is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Parish?

Parish is pronounced p-AR-ihsh.

How popular is the name Parish?

Parish is currently ranked #66244 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Parish?

Common nicknames for Parish include Par, Pay, Parie, and Pariie.

Is Parish a common or rare name?

Parish is an uncommon name, ranked #66244 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Parish

Parish is a girl name .

Is Parish a boy or girl name? Parish is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,244 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #23,379. Parish is more commonly used as a boy name.

Parish is currently ranked #66,244 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Parish include Par, Pay, Parie, and Pariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Parish include Paris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.