Bailei
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bright, shining light
Origin: Irish/Scottish
Popularity: Ranked #15294 in 2025 with 5 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Aileen. Shares the meaning 'Bright, shining light.'
Similar names: baila, bailee, bailey, bailie, baily, baileigh, baine, baisley
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Bailei? About 1 in 665,700 babies born in 2025 were named Bailei, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bailei
What does the name Bailei mean?
Bailei means “Bright, shining light” from Irish/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Bailei?
Bailei has Irish/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, shining light”.
How popular is Bailei?
Bailei ranked #14942 in 2025 — given to 5 babies that year.
When was Bailei most popular?
Bailei peaked in 2018 with 24 babies registered that year.
Is Bailei a boy or girl name?
Bailei is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Baileis in registered births are female.
Is the name Bailei rising or falling in popularity?
Bailei has fallen 3520 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11422 in 2020 to #14942 in 2025.
How long has Bailei been recorded?
Bailei appears in birth records across 27 years — from 1997 through 2025.