Pollyanna
Pollyanna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛpΙliΛΓ¦nΙ/
Meaning and origin of Pollyanna
- A female given name from Hebrew derived from Polly and Anna; rare in the real world.
Etymology
From Polly + Anna.
How popular is Pollyanna?
Since 1880, 1,129 girls in the U.S. have been named Pollyanna. Its highest rank for girls was #1572 in 1964. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Pollyanna FAQ
What does the name Pollyanna mean?
A female given name from Hebrew derived from Polly and Anna; rare in the real world. From Polly + Anna.
What is the origin of the name Pollyanna?
Pollyanna is listed as a name of Hebrew derived from Polly origin.
How popular is the name Pollyanna?
Since 1880, 1,129 girls in the U.S. have been named Pollyanna. Its highest rank for girls was #1572 in 1964. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Pollyanna a boy or girl name?
Pollyanna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,129 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.