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Blaise Pronunciation

Blaise is pronounced BLAYZ /ˈbleɪz/High

Meaning: From Latin Blasius, perhaps 'lisping, stammering'; the spelling now evokes English 'blaze', fireMedium

In 30 seconds: A saint's name that sounds like fire: Blaise comes from Latin Blasius — and the spelling can't help evoking 'blaze'. Borne by a martyr-saint and the genius Pascal, it crosses sleekly to girls.

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Origin HighLatin, French

MeaningFrom Latin Blasius, perhaps 'lisping, stammering'; the spelling now evokes English 'blaze', fire

U.S. rank (2024)#3696 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 845

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Blaise comes from Latin Blasius, possibly from blaesus, 'lisping, stammering'. Borne by the throat-healing St. Blaise and the philosopher Blaise Pascal, it is traditionally male in France but crosses to girls in English, helped by its fiery 'blaze' echo.

It registers thinly for girls in recent records. Rare for daughters, saintly at the root, and crisply one-syllable.

Did you know? St. Blaise is invoked for sore throats — on his feast day priests bless throats with crossed candles — while mathematician-philosopher Blaise Pascal made the name a byword for genius.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Blaise — etymology

Variations

BlaizeBlazeBlasia

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Blaise?

Blaise is pronounced BLAYZ (/ˈbleɪz/). Press play above to hear Blaise said aloud.

How do you say Blaise?

Blaise is said BLAYZ (/ˈbleɪz/). Press play above to hear Blaise said aloud.

What does the name Blaise mean?

Blaise comes from Latin Blasius, perhaps 'lisping'; the spelling now evokes English 'blaze', fire.

Is Blaise a boy or girl name?

Blaise is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Blaise?

Blaise is a rare name for girls in the U.S.