Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Bitterness, Rebelliousness, Form of Molly, From Mary
Pronunciation: PAH-lee, /ˈpɑːli/, P AA L IY
Popularity Rank: #6,405
Derived from the name Molly, Polly is often used as a nickname for girls named Mary. It can also be a standalone name meaning 'small' or 'humble.'
The name Polly is of English origin and means Bitterness, Rebelliousness, Form of Molly, From Mary, The Perfect One, Female Version of Paul, Little, Small. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Polly is commonly found in United Kingdom, Hong Kong, United States of America, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: PAH-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈpɑːli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P AA L IY
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Polly is recorded 8,825 times globally, ranking it as the 6,405th most common name worldwide.
Polly is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 2,063 occurrences, making it the 682th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Polly is found among 1 in every 235 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #682 | 1 : 266 |
| Hong Kong | #236 | 1 : 235 |
| United States of America | #2,038 | 1 : 1,096 |
| Italy | #4,352 | 1 : 3,519 |
| Russia | #1,748 | 1 : 1,248 |
| Brazil | #2,459 | 1 : 2,618 |
| South Africa | #5,099 | 1 : 8,375 |
| Malaysia | #4,427 | 1 : 7,345 |
| Canada | #2,433 | 1 : 1,893 |
| Singapore | #2,195 | 1 : 3,767 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Polly from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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