Girl · #9,905 in 2026

Brylei

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

Current Rank

#9,905

Peak Rank

#5,536 (2009)

Total Babies

313

5-Yr Trend

-49%

2000

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#5536

Peak Rank

313

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brylei

Brylei first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 25 Bryleis were born — ranking #5,536 that year. As of 2026, Brylei ranks #9,905 for baby girls with 5 births, falling sharply (-49%). In total, more than 313 Bryleis 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 Brylei

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

Brolly
Brulee
Brillo
Briley
Brale
Bruley
Barilla
Brawley
Braley
Brilla
Barolo
Brailey

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brylei

What does the name Brylei mean?

Brylei is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brylei in 2026?

In 2026, Brylei ranks #9,905 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Brylei most popular?

Brylei reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #5,536 that year with 25 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Brylei a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Brylei?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brylei include Joley, Danyella, Halleigh. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brylei

Brylei is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 313 births in the dataset. Brylei's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #5,536. Use the chart and map above to compare Brylei'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.