Blaike is a unique and contemporary given name, of American origin. It is derived from the surname Blake, which has various possible derivations itself, including from the Old Norse 'blakr' meaning dark, or from Middle English 'blaken' meaning to make black. Blaike is not particularly associated with any specific region or culture aside from its modern usage in the United States. It gained popularity during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often chosen for its distinctive sound and contemporary feel.
The name Blaike experienced a steady increase in popularity from 1994 to 2021, with peaks in recent years such as 18 births in 2016 and 19 births in 2021. However, there have been some fluctuations over time, with notable drops in the number of births occurring between certain years, for instance, from 12 births in 2004 to only 6 births in 2009, and again from 13 births in 2013 to 9 births in 2014. Overall, the name Blaike has been consistently present among newborns since the mid-1990s, with a total of 197 births recorded between 1994 and 2023.