The name Bayley is a girl's name of English origin meaning "law enforcer, bailiff".

6 Letter Girl Names

Names Ending in Y for Girls

Names That Mean Law

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Spelling this name with a y instead of the conventional way — Bailey — makes it a tad more feminine and also adds a touch of water. Baylee is another popular feminine alternative.

Bayley

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The name Bayley peaked for girls at #1204 in 1997. The name is most popular in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Bayley is occasionally used for boys in 2014.

Bailey

6 Letter Boy Names

Names Ending in Y for Boys

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Bayley is a name with English origins, traditionally used as a surname derived from 'bailiff' or 'bailey' (referring to the outer wall of a castle). As a given name, it gained popularity in recent decades as part of the trend toward using surnames as first names. While historically more common for boys, Bayley has become increasingly popular for girls as well, following similar names like Bailey and Hailey. The spelling with 'y' gives it a slightly different look from the more common Bailey. Bayley has a friendly, approachable sound while maintaining a connection to English heritage. Its rise reflects contemporary naming trends favoring surnames and names ending with the 'lee' sound.

The name Bayley peaked for boys at #1701 in 1998. Bayley is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#3,437	46	25.8
2015	#3,710	41	23
2016	#2,978	56	31.6
2017	#2,405	75	43.4
2018	#2,934	56	32.9
2019	#3,131	51	30.4
2020	#4,460	30	18.6
2021	#4,107	35	21.3
2022	—	0	0
2023	—	0	0
2024	#3,960	37	22.8
2025	#4,469	31	19.3

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