Girl · #8,676 in 2026

Braylei

Name: Popularity of the name Braylei in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Braylei, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,676

Peak Rank

#6,978 (2019)

Total Babies

186

5-Yr Trend

+5%

2009

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#6978

Peak Rank

186

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braylei

Braylei first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 16 Brayleis were born — ranking #7,020 that year. As of 2026, Braylei ranks #8,676 for baby girls with 10 births, gradually rising (+5%). In total, more than 186 Brayleis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Braylei

Phonetically similar names — useful when Braylei is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Brailey
Braila
Braille
Brail
Brolly
Brulee
Brillo
Braile
Briley
Brale
Bruley
Barilla

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braylei

What does the name Braylei mean?

Braylei is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braylei in 2026?

In 2026, Braylei ranks #8,676 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Braylei most popular?

Braylei reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #6,978 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Braylei most popular?

Braylei has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Braylei.

Is Braylei a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Braylei is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Braylei?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braylei include Idara, Ziomara, Copper. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braylei

Braylei is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 186 births in the dataset. Braylei's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #6,978. Use the chart and map above to compare Braylei's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.