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Holliday

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Pronounced HOL-ih-day /ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ/High

Meaning: An English surname/word — from halig, 'holy', + daeg, 'day', hence 'a holy day; one born on a holy day'; we note the word/surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A holy day; born on a holy day: Holliday is English. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname/word — from halig, 'holy', + daeg, 'day', hence 'a holy day; one born on a holy day'; we note the word/surname
U.S. rank (2025)#9090 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519462025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Holliday is an English surname/word — from halig, 'holy', + daeg, 'day', hence 'a holy day; one born on a holy day' (we note the word/surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'HOL-ih-day').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname/word name. Rare, a-holy-day at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Holliday means 'a holy day' (halig + daeg) — a crisp word/surname-name, connoting one born on a holy day (we note the word/surname; said 'HOL-ih-day').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Holliday — word/surname-name

Variations

HolidayHallidayHollidae

Nicknames

Holli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Holliday mean?

Holliday is English — 'a holy day; one born on a holy day' (halig + daeg). We note the word/surname.

How do you pronounce Holliday?

It's said HOL-ih-day /hl..de/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Holliday a boy or girl name?

Holliday is a girl's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Holliday?

Holliday is a very rare name in the U.S.

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