Holiday Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Holiday

"A holiday is a day or other period of time set aside for festivals or recreation"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2019 👥 414 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A holiday is a day or other period of time set aside for festivals or recreation
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
414
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Holiday Mean?

A holiday is a day or other period of time set aside for festivals or recreation. Public holidays are set by public authorities and vary by state or region. Religious holidays are set by religious organisations for their members and are often also observed as public holidays in religious majority countries. Some religious holidays, such as Christmas, have become secularised by part or all of those who observe them. In addition to secularisation, many holidays have become commercialised due to the growth of industry.

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A holiday is a day or other period of time set aside for festivals or recreation. Public holidays are set by public authorities and vary by state or region. Religious holidays are set by religious organisations for their members and are often also observed as public holidays in religious majority countries. Some religious holidays, such as Christmas, have become secularised by part or all of those who observe them. In addition to secularisation, many holidays have become commercialised due to the growth of industry.

Root Element
Holiday
Core Meaning
"A holiday is a day or other period of time set aside for festivals or recreation"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Holiday

H 8
O 6
L 3
I 9
D 4
A 1
Y 7
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
22
Personality
Master Builder

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Holiday in Numbers

414 US bearers
2019 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Holiday" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A holiday is a day or other period of time set aside for festivals or recreation".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~414 people named Holiday in the US. Peaked in 2019 with 22 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Holiday?

The Life Path number for Holiday is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 22.

Is Holiday a boy or girl name?

Holiday is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Holiday in the US?

Approximately 414 people in the United States are named Holiday. The name peaked in 2019 with 22 recorded uses.

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