Brailey
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Brailey
Brailey is a feminine name of modern origin, likely developed as a contemporary variation of names like Bailey or Braylee. With its soft sound and trendy 'ley' ending, Brailey fits well with current naming patterns popular in North America. The name has no specific historical meaning but evokes qualities of brightness and cheerfulness through its phonetic elements. Brailey began appearing in usage charts in the early 2000s, representing the trend toward newly created names with familiar sounds but unique spellings. The name has maintained modest popularity, particularly in the United States, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both modern and recognizable without being overly common. Brailey projects a youthful, friendly image with a contemporary style.
Brailey is also given to boys.
Pronounced BRAY-lee.
As of October 2026, Brailey ranked #10557 for boys in US births in 2000 and #8449 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2359 for girls in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,047 | 55 | 30.8 |
| 2015 | #3,218 | 51 | 28.6 |
| 2016 | #3,335 | 48 | 27.1 |
| 2017 | #3,491 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2018 | #3,060 | 53 | 31.2 |
| 2019 | #3,509 | 44 | 26.2 |
| 2020 | #4,563 | 29 | 17.9 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |