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 |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 10 | |
| TX | 9 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| MS | 7 | |
| LA | 6 | |
| KY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |