Baily
Meaningbailiff · English form of Bailey
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,671 in 1997
8 babies were named Baily in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,225 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1984–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Baily you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Baily, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Baily would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBaily first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #1,671. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBaily was 8.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 24,213 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 200,000.
- TrendBaily has climbed 1,225 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningBaily is an English form of Bailey, which means “bailiff”.
About the name Baily
Baily is a girl name of English origin meaning “bailiff”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ily”. US birth records list Baily for girls from 1984 to 2025, in 42 of those 42 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #1,671 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.8 | 129,032 girls |
| 1990s | 30 | 33,311 girls |
| 2000s | 27 | 36,643 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 78,927 girls |
| 2020s | 6.6 | 152,284 girls |
Other spellings of Baily
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Baily
What does the name Baily mean?
Baily means “bailiff” in English, as a form of Bailey.
What is the origin of the name Baily?
Baily has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Baily a boy or girl name?
Baily is a girl name.
How popular is the name Baily?
Baily ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#1,671).