Gender: Unisex
Origin: English
Pronunciation: S L AY
Popularity Rank: #18,012
Derived from the Old Norse name 'Slyr', meaning sly or cunning. Can also be interpreted as a nickname for someone who is clever or crafty.
The name Sly is of English origin. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sly is commonly found in France, United States of America, Nigeria, and 71 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S L AY
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Sly is recorded 2,372 times globally, ranking it as the 18,012th most common name worldwide.
Sly is most prevalent in France, with 534 occurrences, making it the 2,851th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Sly is found among 1 in every 1480 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #2,851 | 1 : 2,442 |
| United States of America | #6,999 | 1 : 5,584 |
| Nigeria | #2,925 | 1 : 3,866 |
| South Africa | #5,410 | 1 : 9,089 |
| Ghana | #906 | 1 : 1,480 |
| Italy | #10,192 | 1 : 11,371 |
| Malaysia | #10,635 | 1 : 21,404 |
| Saudi Arabia | #25,738 | 1 : 38,563 |
| United Kingdom | #9,069 | 1 : 9,452 |
| Canada | #5,930 | 1 : 6,186 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sly from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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