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The baby name Poppy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced UK: /ˈpɒpi/, US: /ˈpɑːpi/ (respelling: 'POP-ee').

Poppy is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: UK: /ˈpɒpi/, US: /ˈpɑːpi/ (respelling: 'POP-ee')

What is the meaning of the name Poppy ?

The baby name Poppy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced UK: /ˈpɒpi/, US: /ˈpɑːpi/ (respelling: 'POP-ee').

Poppy is English in Origin.

Poppy is an English botanical given name taken directly from the bright wildflower; the plant name ultimately derives from Latin papaver. The flower has long symbolized remembrance (especially in Commonwealth nations), as well as sleep and peace through its mythic ties to Morpheus and opiates, giving the name a blend of buoyant charm and reflective depth.

Used occasionally since the late Victorian fashion for floral names, Poppy grew steadily in Britain from the late 20th century and has ranked among the top names for girls in England and Wales in the 2010s; it is also well liked in Australia and New Zealand, and has gained ground in the United States. Variants and spellings include Poppie and Poppi; Spanish Amapola is a cognate. In the UK, Poppy sometimes serves as a playful nickname for Penelope.

Poppy has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Poppy

Poppy Musician · Born 1995 · United States Poppy, an American musician born in 1995, is best known for her unique blend of pop and electronic music. She gained significant attention with her hit songs 'I Disagree' and 'Concrete', which showcase her distinctive style and artistic vision. Poppy Montgomery Actor · Born 1972 · United States Poppy Montgomery is an Australian-American actress best known for her role as Samantha Spade on the TV series 'Without a Trace'. She also starred as Carrie Wells in the series 'Unforgettable'. Born in 1972, she has made a significant impact on television with her engaging performances. Poppy Drayton Actor · Born 1991 · United Kingdom Poppy Drayton is a British actress best known for her role as Amberle Elessedil in the fantasy TV series 'The Shannara Chronicles'. She also starred in the Hallmark Channel's movie 'When Calls the Heart' and played the lead role in 'The Little Mermaid' film adaptation.
Poppy Delevingne Actor · Born 1986 · United Kingdom Poppy Delevingne is best known as an English model and socialite who has also worked as an actress. Born on 3 May 1986, she has appeared in films including Kingsman: The Golden Circle and The Aspern Papers.

Celebrity babies named Poppy

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Poppy Oliver Juliette Norton model Jamie Oliver television presenter

Poppy – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
FJ 0 #6 1 374
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
ID 0 #34 6 2,238
New Zealand Girls 2010 #54 58 98
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
ID Girls 0 #79 20 3,319
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
GR 0 #125 10 3,911
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
BW Girls 0 #139 10 4,216
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
Sweden Girls 2022 #165 15 1,568
Canada Girls 2024 #167 121 2,795
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
NA Girls 0 #201 24 7,146
GR Girls 0 #218 25 6,293
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
ZA Girls 0 #244 2,569 25,928
JM Boys 0 #250 23 6,876
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
MO Girls 0 #257 7 7,056
TW Girls 0 #262 15 8,139
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
HR Girls 0 #291 4 3,687
CN Girls 0 #292 58 8,829
United States Girls 2024 #298 928 8,487
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #346 6 5,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
BD Girls 0 #358 29 8,413
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
ZA 0 #390 58 14,421
France Girls 2021 #398 8 3,185
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
PT Girls 0 #467 5 7,952
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Girls 0 #489 10 11,913
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
UY Girls 0 #532 5 6,731
AE Girls 0 #533 21 20,968
IR Girls 0 #538 8 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
SG Girls 0 #555 32 18,916
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
HK Girls 0 #581 35 16,104
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
IN Girls 0 #608 24 13,121
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
IT 0 #701 14 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #715 24 3,895
SG Boys 0 #734 6 17,960
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2023 #894 5 7,053
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
NL Girls 0 #911 45 5,933
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
SA Girls 0 #915 21 25,931
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
MY Girls 0 #946 49 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #963 21 5,561
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,080 99 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,083 10 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,092 20 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,194 6 20,986
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,378 69 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,433 39 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Poppy is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
England & Wales, United Kingdom
United States
Canada

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People also ask about Poppy

Poppy is predominantly a girl's name.
Poppy is a 2 syllable name, pronounced UK: /ˈpɒpi/, US: /ˈpɑːpi/ (respelling: 'POP-ee').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Poppie, Poppet, Poppy-Rose and Poppy-Mae.
Across languages, Poppy has these equivalents: Amapola (Spanish), Coquelicot (French, poetic), Papaver (Latin, historical), Papoula (Portuguese), Mak / Mák (Polish/Czech word for poppy).
Yes, very popular — Poppy ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Poppy ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Poppy's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 4 notable people named Poppy are in our database, including Poppy (Musician), Poppy Montgomery (Actor), Poppy Drayton (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Poppy for their child, including Juliette Norton and Jamie Oliver.