Zy
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Zy is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Zy often also consider Cedrea, Marielouise, Hjordis .
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Zy first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 6 babies have been named Zy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,655 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,655
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Also a Boy Name
Zy is also used as a boy name, ranked #8837.
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About the Name Zy
Zy is a girl name .
Is Zy a boy or girl name? Zy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,655 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,837. Zy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zy is currently ranked #28,655 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Zy include Zyla, Zylah, Zya, Zyra, Zyana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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