Grae

♀ Girl

Pronounced GRAY /ˈɡreɪ/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of the color-word name Gray/Grey, or a short form of Grayson/Graeme reworked for girls. No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A sleek one-beat name: Grae reworks Gray/Grey — the soft, modern color (said 'GRAY'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA modern respelling of the color-word name Gray/Grey, or a short form of Grayson/Graeme reworked for girls. No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#12579 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Grae is a modern respelling of Gray/Grey, the color-word name, or a clipped spin on Graeme/Grayson reworked for girls. The routes are uncertain, which we note. A short, sleek name (said 'GRAY').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, color-adjacent, and crisp.

Did you know? Grae is a fresh respelling of Gray/Grey, the color that reads calm and cool — a short, minimalist pick whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'GRAY').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Grae — Respelling of Gray/Grey; routes uncertain

Variations

GrayGreyGreigh

Nicknames

GigiRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grae mean?

Grae reads as a respelling of Gray/Grey (the color) or a short form of Graeme; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Grae?

It's said GRAY /ˈɡreɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Grae a boy or girl name?

Here Grae is used as a girl's name, though the underlying Gray/Grey is unisex.

How popular is Grae?

Grae is a rare name for girls in the U.S.