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At a Glance: Name: Holliday – Meaning: from 'holiday,' originally 'holy day' – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: HOL-ih-day
Holliday is an English surname name that traces back to 'holiday,' which itself originally meant 'holy day.' It's a name with a light, calendar-rooted history rather than an obscure one, making it an easy name to explain to family and friends. If you're drawn to names with a clear, traceable word origin, Holliday fits that bill.
Meaning & Origin of Holliday
Meaning: From 'holiday,' originally 'holy day'.
Origin: English (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Holliday
Phonetic: HOL-ih-day IPA: /ˈhɑːlɪdeɪ/
Popularity of Holliday
Holliday has stayed rare throughout SSA records: it debuted near its high point with 5 babies in 1946 (rank #5231), and in 2024 it sat at rank #9135 with 11 babies given the name.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1946–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Holliday mean?
From ‘holiday,’ originally ‘holy day’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Holliday)
How do you pronounce Holliday?
Holliday is pronounced HOL-ih-day (IPA: /ˈhɑːlɪdeɪ/).
Is Holliday a popular name right now?
Holliday peaked at #5231 in 1946 and is ranked #9135 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1946–2024.)
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