Blayr

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Pronounced BLAYR /ˈblɛər/Medium

Meaning: Blayr respells Blair, a Scottish surname and place name from the Gaelic blar, 'plain; field' — and, by extension, 'battlefield.' Blair is used for both sexes, leaning to boys in Scotland, which we note; this spelling is modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A single strong beat: Blayr respells Blair, Gaelic for 'plain; field' (said 'BLAYR'). Used for both — we note the boy lean.

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Origin MediumScottish

MeaningBlayr respells Blair, a Scottish surname and place name from the Gaelic blar, 'plain; field' — and, by extension, 'battlefield.' Blair is used for both sexes, leaning to boys in Scotland, which we note; this spelling is modern.

U.S. rank (2024)#13704 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 19

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Blayr is a modern respelling of Blair, a Scottish place and surname from the Gaelic blar, 'plain; field,' and by extension 'battlefield.' Blair travels as a name for both sexes and leans to boys in Scotland, which we note (said 'BLAYR').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, sleek, and one-beat.

Did you know? Blair comes from the Gaelic blar, a flat field — and, because flat fields were where armies met, also 'battlefield' (said 'BLAYR').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Blayr — Respelling of Blair; Gaelic blar 'plain; field'; cross-sex

Variations

BlairBlaireBlare

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blayr mean?

Blayr respells Blair, from the Scottish Gaelic blar, 'plain; field,' and by extension 'battlefield.'

How do you pronounce Blayr?

It's said BLAYR /ˈblɛər/ — one syllable.

Is Blayr a boy or girl name?

Blair and its spellings are used for both; the name leans to boys in Scotland, which we note.

How popular is Blayr?

Blayr is a very rare spelling for girls in the U.S., though Blair is familiar.