Broad meadow or hill
A modern English surname-style name likely derived from the Old English elements 'brād' meaning broad and 'lēah' meaning meadow or clearing. It may also be interpreted as a variant of Brailey or a combination of the popular prefix 'Bray-' with the 'ley' suffix.
About 12 girls were named Brayley in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
