Baley
Pronunciation: [ b-AYL-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Baley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 333 babies have been named Baley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Baley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,216 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,216
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Baley
Baley is a girl name .
Is Baley a boy or girl name? Baley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,216 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #36,074. Baley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Baley is currently ranked #35,216 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Baley include Bal, Bay, Baie, and Balkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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