Baileigh
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Baileigh: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2007.
Baileigh is a modern, feminine spin on the classic surname Bailey, which itself stems from the Old English “baili,” meaning “bailiff” or “steward” – originally denoting someone who managed an estate. This distinctive spelling gained traction in the late 20th century as parents sought more individualised versions of familiar names. While no famous bearers of this exact spelling spring to mind, the name Bailey has been carried by figures such as actor Bailey Chase and NBA star Bailey Howell, lending it a subtle sporting and showbiz edge. Place-wise, Bailey appears in several American towns and in the Scottish village of Bailieston, sharing the same root. A further note: Baileigh joins the popular trend of adding “-leigh” to create a softer, more distinctly feminine variant, much like Kayleigh or Rileigh.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20073 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #7443 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y