Meaning, origin, history
The name Holy is of English origin and it means "holy". It is a rare given name that is not commonly used today, but it has been recorded in various historical sources throughout history. The name Holy is derived from the Middle English word "holi", which meant holy or saintly. In some cases, Holy may also be considered a shortened form of the female name Holland or Holle, both of which are of Germanic origin and mean "from the land of the Helgi" or "hollow". The use of Holy as a given name is believed to have been most popular during the Middle Ages, although it has not been widely used in recent times.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Holy since 1880
Total births
157
Total since 1880
Peak year
2014
15 births
in 2023
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+33%
↗
vs previous 5 years