Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Blaire
GirlScottish· “field, plain”
- Meaning
- field, plain
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- BLEHR
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #384
- US babies 2025
- 802
- Best rank
- #384 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Blaire
Blaire is a Scottish name that is usually said to mean “field, plain”.
Blaire is a feminine spelling of Blair, a Scottish surname taken from place names. It comes from the Scottish Gaelic blàr, meaning a plain, field or battlefield. Blair was originally used for boys and then for girls, with the added E giving it a more feminine look. The name has a crisp, preppy image in the United States, reinforced by fictional characters such as Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl. Blaire is short and polished, and it pairs well with longer, classic middle names.
Popularity over time
Blaire first appears in US Social Security records in 1956. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 10 different years, starting in 2016. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #384, and its highest count, 802 babies. Use has grown 273% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,284 in 1980, #2,863 in 2000, #2,096 in 2010, and #384 in 2025. Of the 7,959 US girls named Blaire since records began, 44% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,198 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Liana, Ivory, Kaliyah, Astrid, and Melany.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Blaire ranked highest in Iowa, North Dakota, and New Hampshire.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | #139 | 23 |
| North Dakota | #166 | 6 |
| New Hampshire | #177 | 7 |
| Idaho | #196 | 11 |
| Michigan | #200 | 45 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Blaire over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Blaire is usually pronounced BLEHR, with one syllable. It has six letters, starts with B and ends in “-re”.
Middle names for Blaire
A few middle names that flow with Blaire: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Blaire
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Blaire mean?
Blaire is a Scottish name that is usually said to mean “field, plain”.
What is the origin of the name Blaire?
Blaire has Scottish roots. Blaire is a feminine spelling of Blair, a Scottish surname taken from place names.
Is Blaire a popular name?
Yes. Blaire ranked #384 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Blaire a boy or girl name?
Blaire is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Blaire over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Blaire?
Blaire is usually pronounced BLEHR. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings