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Bailie

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Pronounced BAY-lee /ˈbeɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Bailey; in Scots, bailie is also a civic term for a town magistrate. From the surname 'bailiff; steward.' Unisex, girl-leaning today.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp spelling of Bailey: Bailie means 'bailiff; steward' (a Scots magistrate too) (said 'BAY-lee'). Unisex, girl-leaning.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Scottish
MeaningA spelling of Bailey; in Scots, bailie is also a civic term for a town magistrate. From the surname 'bailiff; steward.' Unisex, girl-leaning today.
U.S. rank (2025)#9541 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,653

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919842025

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

Bailie respells Bailey, from the English surname 'bailiff; steward'; in Scotland bailie also names a civic magistrate. Girl-leaning today, which we note — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'BAY-lee').

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

Did you know? Bailie is a spelling of Bailey — and in Scots, a bailie is a town magistrate — from the surname 'bailiff; steward.' A crisp, current name, girl-leaning today (said 'BAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Bailie — Bailey spelling; 'bailiff; steward'; Scots magistrate; unisex

Variations

BaileyBaileeBaylie

Nicknames

BayLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bailie mean?

Bailie is a spelling of Bailey, 'bailiff; steward'; in Scots it also names a town magistrate.

How do you pronounce Bailie?

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

Is Bailie a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Bailie?

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

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