Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Most Bbb Name, Coolest Name Ever, Pet Form of Mary
Pronunciation: MAH-lee, /ˈmɑli/, M AA L IY
Popularity Rank: #2,231
Derived from the Hebrew name Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. Molly is a traditional name in Ireland and is often used as a nickname for Mary.
The name Molly is of Hebrew origin and means Most Bbb Name, Coolest Name Ever, Pet Form of Mary, The Perfect One, Bitterness, Sorrow, Star of the Sea, Beloved. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Molly is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAH-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɑli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AA L IY
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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 Molly is recorded 29,577 times globally, ranking it as the 2,231th most common name worldwide.
Molly is most prevalent in United States of America, with 12,492 occurrences, making it the 452th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Molly is found among 1 in every 67 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #452 | 1 : 145 |
| United Kingdom | #245 | 1 : 67 |
| South Africa | #1,506 | 1 : 1,710 |
| Malaysia | #1,720 | 1 : 2,562 |
| Ireland | #352 | 1 : 129 |
| Italy | #2,544 | 1 : 1,668 |
| Canada | #905 | 1 : 607 |
| Egypt | #5,541 | 1 : 4,923 |
| France | #3,491 | 1 : 3,244 |
| Singapore | #941 | 1 : 1,438 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Molly from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Molster, Molls, Mollz, Mollcake, Mollypop, Mollywood, Molliana, Mollita, Mollephant (if she's tall), Mollicorn (if she loves unicorns)
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