Holy
Girl nameHoly has been given to 198 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It peaked in 2018. In 2025, about 1 in 160,727 girls was named Holy.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
198
Peak year
2018 (22 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1975
10-year trend
▼ -23%
Gender split
89% girls / 11% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Holy — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Holy.
Sibling name ideas for Holy
Same era and popularity as Holy, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Holy?
Holy has been given to 198 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Holy peak?
Holy peaked in 2018, when 22 babies were given the name.
Is Holy a girl or boy name?
Holy is primarily a girl name (89% of babies named Holy are girls).
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