At a glance
Holly is the #138 dog name in our records and #160 for cats. About 1 in 415 female dogs is called Holly, and the name is rising.
How popular is Holly?
#138dog name of 19,856
1 in 415female dogs
900dogs in the records
#160cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 89%Boys 2%Not recorded 9%
98% girls · 2% boys among 818 dogs with a recorded sex
Holly over the years
RisingDogs named Holly per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 69 named Holly
- 52 named Holly
- 51 named Holly
- 38 named Holly
- 33 named Holly
Names that sound like Holly
Questions
Is Holly a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a girl's name (98% female).
How popular is Holly for dogs?
Holly is the #138 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 900 dogs in public records. The name is rising.
How do you pronounce Holly?
Holly is said in 2 syllables: Hol·ly. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Holly?
Hailey, Halo and Hula sound similar.
What breeds are often named Holly?
Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Holly.