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Blaire

♀ Girl

Pronounced BLAIR /blɛr/High

Meaning: From Scottish Gaelic blar meaning a plain or flat area of land; originally a Scottish surname and place name used as a given nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Blaire is the feminine-leaning spelling of Scottish surname Blair, a crisp one-syllable name evoking open Highland landscapes and understated cool.
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Origin HighScottish Gaelic
MeaningFrom Scottish Gaelic blar meaning a plain or flat area of land; originally a Scottish surname and place name used as a given name
U.S. rank (2025)#384 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births802 girls (0.05% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,958

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519562025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Blaire and Blair derive from the Scottish Gaelic blar, meaning a plain or open field. It was originally a Scottish topographic surname for families who lived on or near such terrain.

Blair moved into use as a given name in the 20th century, first predominantly for boys, then shifting toward girls in the United States. The Blaire spelling is a feminine variant that emphasizes the given-name context.

Did you know? Blair gained recognition as a girls' name partly through the character Blair Waldorf in the TV series Gossip Girl, cementing its preppy, fashion-forward image.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Blair — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

BlairBlare

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Blair Waldorf (fictional)
    Iconic character on the TV series Gossip Girl, portrayed by Leighton Meester.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blaire mean?

Blaire comes from Scottish Gaelic blar meaning a plain or flat field, originally a topographic surname.

How do you pronounce Blaire?

It is said BLAIR /blɛr/ — one syllable.

Is Blaire a girl or boy name?

Blair/Blaire is used for both, but the Blaire spelling is predominantly used for girls in the U.S.

Is Blaire the same as Blair?

Yes, Blaire is a spelling variant of Blair; both refer to the same name and are pronounced identically.