Pearly
Pronunciation: [ p-ERL-ee ]
Pearly is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,236 in the US, popular nicknames include Pea, Pey, and Peaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Pearly first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 297 babies have been named Pearly in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pearly is past its peak , currently ranked #24,236 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,236
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Pearly is also used as a boy name, ranked #37953.
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About the Name Pearly
Pearly is a girl name .
Is Pearly a boy or girl name? Pearly is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,236 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #37,953. Pearly is more commonly used as a girl name.
Pearly is currently ranked #24,236 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pearly include Pea, Pey, Peaie, and Pearie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Pearly include Pearl . 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