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Kolly

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Pronounced KOL-ee /ˈkɒl.i/Medium

Meaning: Kolly is a modern coinage echoing Molly and Holly with a K- swap. It has no single documented root; the route is stylistic and uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A cheery coinage: Kolly echoes Molly and Holly (said 'KOL-ee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningKolly is a modern coinage echoing Molly and Holly with a K- swap. It has no single documented root; the route is stylistic and uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#16507 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 20

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120212024

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

Kolly is a contemporary coinage echoing Molly and Holly. Its meaning is stylistic rather than etymological, so the route is uncertain, which we note. Cheery and rare (said 'KOL-ee').

It appears only in the newest, deep tier of U.S. girls' names. Extremely rare and freshly coined.

Did you know? Kolly swaps a K- onto the sound of Molly and Holly for a bright, playful feel. It's a modern coinage with no fixed root, which we note (said 'KOL-ee').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Kolly — Coinage echoing Molly/Holly; routes uncertain

Variations

KollieKolliKolley

Nicknames

KoLolly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kolly mean?

Kolly echoes Molly and Holly; as a coinage it has no fixed root, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kolly?

It's said KOL-ee /ˈkɒl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kolly a boy or girl name?

Kolly is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kolly?

Kolly is extremely rare and newly emerging.

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