Sally

Pronunciation: [ s-AL-ee ]

Boy Name #35,996 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sally is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-AL-ee.

Parents who love the name Sally often also consider Sarah, Sallie, Sadie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #35,996
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Sal Say Salie

Also a Girl Name

Sally is also used as a girl name, ranked #1099.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sally

Is Sally a boy or girl name?

Sally is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #35996. As a girl name, it is ranked #1099. Sally is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sally?

Sally is pronounced s-AL-ee.

How popular is the name Sally?

Sally is currently ranked #35996 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sally?

Common nicknames for Sally include Sal, Say, and Salie.

Is Sally a common or rare name?

Sally is an uncommon name, ranked #35996 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sally

Sally is a boy name .

Is Sally a boy or girl name? Sally is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,996 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,099. Sally is more commonly used as a girl name.

Sally is currently ranked #35,996 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sally include Sal, Say, and Salie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.