unisex name
Baye
- Origin Atayal
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 151
Baye is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 49% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2015 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Baye is a name of Atayal origin.
- Peaked in France in 2022, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1986.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Baye over time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2025, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 35 |
How popular is Baye?
In 2025, Baye was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Baye is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Baye
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Baye also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Baye over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Baye
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Baye — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Baye
How popular is the name Baye?
In 2025, Baye was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Baye a girl's or a boy's name?
Baye is used for both girls and boys. About 49% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Baye?
Baye has 1 syllable.
When was Baye most popular?
Baye peaked in 2022, when 10 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Baye a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Baye currently ranks #6,336 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.