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Blaike
Pronounced BLAYK /ˈbleɪk/High
Meaning: Blaike is a modern respelling of Blake, an English surname from Old English blaec ('black; dark') or blac ('pale; fair') — the two senses long intertwined. The -aike styling gives a fresh, girl-leaning look.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Blaike is a modern respelling of Blake, a surname from Old English blaec ('black') or blac ('pale') — nicknames whose opposite senses blurred over time. As a girl's name the -aike styling reads fresh and contemporary (said 'BLAYK').
For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, respelled, and sleek.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Blaike mean?
Blaike respells Blake, from Old English meaning either 'black/dark' or 'pale/fair.'
How do you pronounce Blaike?
It's said BLAYK /ˈbleɪk/ — one syllable, like Blake.
Is Blaike a boy or girl name?
Blaike is used here as a girl's name; Blake itself is unisex.
How popular is Blaike?
Blaike is very rare for girls in the U.S.