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Brynlei

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Pronounced BRIN-lee /ˈbrɪn.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Brinley — from the Old English, variously 'the burnt woodland/clearing' and (with the Welsh bryn, 'a hill') 'a hill meadow'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The burnt woodland; a hill meadow: Brynlei spells Brinley. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Welsh
MeaningA spelling of Brinley — from the Old English, variously 'the burnt woodland/clearing' and (with the Welsh bryn, 'a hill') 'a hill meadow'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11121 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720082025

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

Brynlei is a spelling of Brinley — from the Old English, variously 'the burnt woodland/clearing' and (with the Welsh bryn, 'a hill') 'a hill meadow' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'BRIN-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Brinley. Rare in this form, the-burnt-woodland at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Brinley is variously 'the burnt woodland' (English) and 'a hill meadow' (with the Welsh bryn, 'a hill') — Brynlei is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BRIN-lee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Brinley — routes layered

Variations

BrinleyBrynleeBrynleigh

Nicknames

Bryn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brynlei mean?

Brynlei spells Brinley — English 'the burnt woodland' and (with Welsh bryn) 'a hill meadow'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Brynlei?

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

Is Brynlei a boy or girl name?

Brynlei is a girl's name.

How popular is Brynlei?

Brynlei is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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