Brayleigh Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRAY-lee / /ˈbreɪli/English; Modern
Meaning
Brayleigh is often interpreted as a combination of 'Bray' (meaning 'broad' or 'wide') and 'leigh' (meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing').
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Brayleigh is of English origin, emerging as a modern variation of traditional names. The component 'Bray' has roots in Old English, while 'leigh' is derived from the same language, commonly used in place names throughout England.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Braylee
- Brayley
- Braelynn
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brayleigh was first seen in the United States in 1999. Brayleigh has ranked as high as #1189 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Brayleigh has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brayleigh (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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NC | 10 | |
TX | 9 | |
TN | 8 | |
MS | 7 | |
LA | 6 | |
KY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1999 | 5 |
2000 | 6 |
2001 | 10 |
2002 | 11 |
2003 | 15 |
2004 | 15 |
2005 | 12 |
2006 | 22 |
2007 | 32 |
2008 | 41 |
2009 | 61 |
2010 | 93 |
2011 | 89 |
2012 | 138 |
2013 | 134 |
2014 | 185 |
2015 | 175 |
2016 | 168 |
2017 | 197 |
2018 | 178 |
2019 | 170 |
2020 | 140 |
2021 | 158 |
2022 | 132 |
2023 | 116 |
2024 | 79 |