girl's name
Blanaid
BLAW-nid (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 84
Blanaid is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #777. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1965, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Blanaid Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 7 |
How Popular Is Blanaid?
In 2006, Blanaid was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #777 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Blanaid Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Blanaid
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Blanaid Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Blanaid over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Blanaid
- Irish BLAW-nid
Sibling Names for Blanaid
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Blanaid — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Blanaid
How popular is the name Blanaid?
In 2006, Blanaid was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #777 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Blanaid a girl's or a boy's name?
Blanaid is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Blanaid?
Blanaid has 2 syllables.
When was Blanaid most popular?
Blanaid peaked in 1965, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.