Pollyanna

Q: How popular is the name Pollyanna?

Pollyanna is ranked #8686 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ p-ahl-ee-AN-uh ]

Girl Name #8,686 Most Popular Hidden Gem 9 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pollyanna is a girl name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-ahl-ee-AN-uh.

Parents who love the name Pollyanna often also consider Polly, Pollie, Porter .

Popularity Over Time

#8,686

Current Rank

Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #8,686
Total SSA Count: 13

Alternative Spellings

Polly #2192

Nicknames

Pol Poy Polie Pollie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollyanna

Is Pollyanna a boy or girl name?

Pollyanna is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Pollyanna?

Pollyanna is pronounced p-ahl-ee-AN-uh.

How popular is the name Pollyanna?

Pollyanna is currently ranked #8686 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Pollyanna?

Common nicknames for Pollyanna include Pol, Poy, Polie, and Pollie.

Is Pollyanna a common or rare name?

Pollyanna is an uncommon name, ranked #8686 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pollyanna

Pollyanna is a girl name .

Pollyanna is currently ranked #8,686 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Pollyanna include Pol, Poy, Polie, and Pollie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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