Blaze

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How to Pronounce Blaze

Pronounced BLAYZ /ˈbleɪz/High

Meaning: From the word blaze — Old English blaese, 'a flame, a bright fire' (also 'a trail-mark, a blaze'); here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: A bright fire: Blaze is the word-name for a flame (and a trail-mark). Bold, fiery, and modern. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningFrom the word blaze — Old English blaese, 'a flame, a bright fire' (also 'a trail-mark, a blaze'); here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#5029 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 575

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

Blaze comes from the word blaze — Old English blaese, 'a flame, a bright fire' (and 'a mark blazed on a trail'); it also echoes St Blaise. A bold, fiery word-name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-bright-fire at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Blaze means 'a flame, a bright fire' (Old English blaese) — and 'a trail-mark' blazed on a tree; a bold, fiery word-name (echoing St Blaise), used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — blaze — word origin

Variations

BlaiseBlayzeBlaize

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blaze mean?

Blaze is the word for 'a flame, a bright fire' (and 'a trail-mark').

How do you pronounce Blaze?

It's said BLAYZ /ˈbleɪz/ — a single syllable.

Is Blaze a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Blaze?

Blaze is rare for girls in the U.S.