Holding steady.
Popularity of Bailea since 1989
Babies named Bailea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bailea is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1989, reflecting a trend of creating distinctive spellings of familiar names. It peaked in 1997 but has remained extremely uncommon, never appearing in the top 1000 rankings. The name is likely a respelling of Bailey, an English occupational surname that transitioned into a popular first name for both genders, though Bailea is used almost entirely for girls. Its trajectory has been stable, with only scattered usage across the United States.
Bailea is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1989. It is likely a respelling of Bailey, which originated as an English occupational surname for a bailiff, but is now commonly used as a given name. The -ea ending follows a fashion for unique spellings of established names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bae, Lea, Bay
Sibling names for Bailea
Names that share Bailea's style, for a brother or sister.
