Bay: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: BAY
Origin: English
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Global
Meaning: Sea inlet

Bay is a name with various origins, including English, French, and Latin influences. The name has multiple meanings, including "holy place" and "beautiful bay." Bay has gained popularity as a given name due to its simplicity and elegance, conveying a sense of calmness and serenity. For women, Bay represents tranquility and peacefulness, reflecting the name's cultural significance and associations with the ocean and nature.

Bay Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Bay is currently #8265 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Bay is currently #4679 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Bay is currently #4064 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Bay is currently #2275 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Bay is currently #4151 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Bay is currently #2327 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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