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Brae
OriginScottish
Meaning"slope of a hill"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
Below 5 births
Boys#10870
2025 SSA
About Brae
A Scottish word name and a short form of Brayden, Brae has a gentle but solid feel to it. However, a 'bray' is also the sound a donkey makes.
Brae for girls
A newly hatched cousin of Bree and Brea, with a touch of Bailey and Brynn there too, Brae feels like a name that could catch on. However, a 'bray' is also the sound a donkey makes.
Pronounced BRAY.
As of October 2026, Brae ranked #10870 for boys in US births in 2025 and #12361 for girls in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #5594 for boys in 1980 and #6430 for girls in 1970.
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