Flay
Pronunciation: [ fl-AY ]
Flay is a boy baby name. Ranked #33,928 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Flay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 5 babies have been named Flay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Flay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,928 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,928
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Flay is also used as a girl name, ranked #68941.
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About the Name Flay
Flay is a boy name .
Is Flay a boy or girl name? Flay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,928 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,941. Flay is more commonly used as a boy name.
Flay is currently ranked #33,928 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Flay include Flavio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis