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Bailei

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Pronounced BAY-lee /ˈbeɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern -ei spelling of Bailey, an English surname meaning 'bailiff; steward' (or 'the outer wall of a castle'). Unisex, girl-leaning today. Crisp and current.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp spelling of Bailey: Bailei means 'bailiff; steward' (said 'BAY-lee'). Unisex, girl-leaning today.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA modern -ei spelling of Bailey, an English surname meaning 'bailiff; steward' (or 'the outer wall of a castle'). Unisex, girl-leaning today. Crisp and current.
U.S. rank (2025)#15294 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 285

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819972025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bailei respells Bailey, from the English occupational surname 'bailiff; steward' (or 'the outer castle wall'). Once boys', it now leans to girls, which we note — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'BAY-lee').

It appears only rarely in this spelling, next to the popular Bailey. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Bailei is a modern -ei spelling of Bailey, an English surname meaning 'bailiff; steward' (or a castle's outer wall) — crisp and current, and girl-leaning today (said 'BAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Bailei — Bailey spelling; 'bailiff; steward'; unisex

Variations

BaileyBaileeBaylee

Nicknames

BayLei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bailei mean?

Bailei is a spelling of Bailey, an English surname meaning 'bailiff; steward' (or a castle's outer wall).

How do you pronounce Bailei?

It's said BAY-lee /ˈbeɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bailei a boy or girl name?

Bailei is unisex, leaning to girls today; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Bailei?

Bailei is a rare name in the U.S. in this spelling.

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