Happy: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: h-ahppy
Origin: England
gender-male

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Jun 11, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Joyful

Happy is a rare and delightfully cheerful name that captures the pure essence of joy. It’s a name that shines with positivity and optimism. Whether inspired by the Seven Dwarfs or Pharrell Williams’ hit song, choosing Happy as a name sends a bold and uplifting message: that life is to be embraced with gratitude, enthusiasm, and a smile.

Happy Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Happy is currently #24516 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Happy is currently #10533 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Happy is currently #12681 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Happy is currently #5497 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

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