Raeleigh

Raeleigh - A very unique female name

Raeleigh appeared on the charts for the first time in 2001 on position #4365. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Raeleigh and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Raeleigh? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Raeleigh. The baby girl name Raeleigh was given to 29 baby girls in 2025, ranking #2541 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 44,947 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Raeleigh peaked in popularity 12 years ago in 2014 on position 1542.

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Raeleigh is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Raeleigh is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #506 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,351.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Raeleigh is where you live.

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Raeleigh origin and meaning

Modern elaboration (American)

An elaboration of Rae (from Rachel, Hebrew 'ewe', or from Ray) with the -leigh ending; a modern creation

Raeleigh is a made-to-order modern name: Rae in front, the fashionable -leigh behind. It arrived in 2001, peaked in 2014 alongside the wider -leigh wave, and has been falling since. Rae itself reaches back to Rachel, but Raeleigh as a whole is a 21st-century construction and is recorded as such.

Origin uncertain

Raeleigh is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Raeleigh

We've found the following names that sound similar to Raeleigh, sorted by popularity.

Ryleigh / Rileigh / Rayleigh / Raleigh / Rhyleigh /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Raeleigh

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Raeleigh a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Raeleigh?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

RAY-lee · /ˈreɪli/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Rayleigh — Another elaborated spelling of the same sound.
• Raleigh — The place and surname name with the same sound; a different name.
• Raelyn — A related Rae- coinage; a different name.

Nicknames: Rae

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2001, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Country-girlish and elaborately spelled, for parents who want Rayleigh's sound with Rae inside it.

Worth knowing

• Raleigh, Rayleigh, Raelyn and Rylee all crowd the same sound, and spelling it out is constant.