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Say

Pronunciation: [ s-AY ]

Boy Name #30,617 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Say is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-AY.

Parents who love the name Say often also consider Ruberto, Bhavya, Jarry .

Popularity Over Time

#30,617
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#30,617
Total SSA Count
5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Say

Is Say a boy or girl name?
Say is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30617. As a girl name, it is ranked #21835. Say is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Say?
Say is pronounced s-AY.
How popular is the name Say?
Say is currently ranked #30617 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Say a common or rare name?
Say is an uncommon name, ranked #30617 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Say

Say is a boy name .

Is Say a boy or girl name? Say is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,617 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #21,835. Say is more commonly used as a girl name.

Say is currently ranked #30,617 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Say include Saylor, Sayed . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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