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Bailea

Quick answerThe name 'Bailea' is a modern English variant of 'Bailey', derived from the Old English word *bailiff* or *baili* (from Old French *baillif*), meaning "bailiff" or "steward," thus denoting an administrative or legal officer.

English · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#13,102
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1997
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageOld English/Old French
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 4
Global rank#5,061

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Bailea

The name 'Bailea' is a modern English variant of 'Bailey', derived from the Old English word *bailiff* or *baili* (from Old French *baillif*), meaning "bailiff" or "steward," thus denoting an administrative or legal officer.

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Etymology

The name 'Bailea' is a modern English variant of 'Bailey', derived from the Old English word *bailiff* or *baili* (from Old French *baillif*), meaning "bailiff" or "steward," thus denoting an administrative or legal officer. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom, with no specific religious ties; historically, the surname Bailey was occupational, but 'Bailea' as a given name emerged in the late 20th century without notable historical context.

Bailea currently ranks #13,102 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.

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