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Holy

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Pronounced HOH-lee /ˈhoʊ.li/Medium

Meaning: The English word holy ('sacred; consecrated; devoted to the divine'), used as a virtue/word name. Also read near Holly (the plant). A name of devotion.Low

In 30 seconds: A virtue word-name: Holy means 'sacred; consecrated' (said 'HOH-lee'). Devout and simple.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningThe English word holy ('sacred; consecrated; devoted to the divine'), used as a virtue/word name. Also read near Holly (the plant). A name of devotion.
U.S. rank (2025)#9704 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 176

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419752025

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

Holy is a word/virtue name from holy ('sacred; consecrated'), reading near the plant-name Holly. As a coined virtue name its route is layered, which we note — very rare in the U.S. (said 'HOH-lee').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, devout, and simple.

Did you know? Holy is the English word for 'sacred; consecrated; devoted to the divine,' used as a virtue-name — also read near Holly (the plant); its route as a name is layered, which we note (said 'HOH-lee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Holy — word 'holy'; near Holly; virtue name; layered

Variations

HollyHoleyHolie

Nicknames

HoliLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Holy mean?

Holy is a virtue name from the word holy, 'sacred; consecrated; devoted to the divine.' It reads near Holly; the route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Holy?

It's said HOH-lee /ˈhoʊ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Holy a boy or girl name?

Holy is a girl's name.

How popular is Holy?

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

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