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Solstice

Pronunciation: [ s-AWLST-ihs ]

Girl Name #6,722 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Solstice is a girl name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-AWLST-ihs.

Parents who love the name Solstice often also consider Harnaaz, Jericho, Vani .

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Popularity Over Time

#6,722
Current Rank
Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#6,722
Total SSA Count
17

Nicknames

Sol Soy Solie Solsie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Solstice

Is Solstice a boy or girl name?
Solstice is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6722. As a boy name, it is ranked #8209. Solstice is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Solstice?
Solstice is pronounced s-AWLST-ihs.
How popular is the name Solstice?
Solstice is currently ranked #6722 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Solstice?
Common nicknames for Solstice include Sol, Soy, Solie, and Solsie.
Is Solstice a common or rare name?
Solstice is an uncommon name, ranked #6722 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Solstice

Solstice is a girl name .

Is Solstice a boy or girl name? Solstice is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,722 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,209. Solstice is more commonly used as a girl name.

Solstice is currently ranked #6,722 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Solstice include Sol, Soy, Solie, and Solsie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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