Baily
Pronunciation: [ b-AYL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Baily first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 417 babies have been named Baily in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Baily is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,641 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,641
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Baily is also used as a girl name, ranked #8022.
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About the Name Baily
Baily is a boy name .
Is Baily a boy or girl name? Baily is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,641 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,022. Baily is more commonly used as a girl name.
Baily is currently ranked #14,641 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Baily include Bai, Bay, Baie, and Baikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Baily include Bailey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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