Baily
Pronunciation: [ b-AYL-ee ]
Baily is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,022 in the US, popular nicknames include Bai, Bay, and Baiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Baily first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 1,399 babies have been named Baily in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Baily is past its peak , currently ranked #8,022 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,022
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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Middle Name Ideas
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Baily is also used as a boy name, ranked #14641.
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About the Name Baily
Baily is a girl name .
Is Baily a boy or girl name? Baily is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,022 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,641. Baily is more commonly used as a girl name.
Baily is currently ranked #8,022 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Baily include Bai, Bay, and Baiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Baily include Bailey, Bailee, Baila, Baileigh . 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