Baylei
Meaningbailiff · English form of Bailey
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,121 in 2012
6 babies were named Baylei in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,255 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Baylei you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Baylei, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Baylei would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBaylei first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2012, when it ranked #4,121. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBaylei was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 95,238 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- TrendBaylei has slipped 4,255 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningBaylei is an English form of Bailey, which means “bailiff”.
About the name Baylei
Baylei is a girl name of English origin meaning “bailiff”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-lei”. US birth records list Baylei for girls from 1996 to 2025, in 30 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #4,121 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.8 | 171,674 girls |
| 2000s | 8.4 | 118,624 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 78,064 girls |
| 2020s | 5.4 | 183,486 girls |
Other spellings of Baylei
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 Baylei
What does the name Baylei mean?
Baylei means “bailiff” in English, as a form of Bailey.
What is the origin of the name Baylei?
Baylei has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Baylei a boy or girl name?
Baylei is a girl name.
How popular is the name Baylei?
Baylei ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#4,121).