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Laray

♂ Boy

Pronounced lah-RAY /lɑˈreɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern given name blending the La- prefix with Ray ('a beam of light', also short for Raymond, 'wise protector'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern La- + Ray coinage: Laray is a rare, crisp name. Warm and contemporary (said 'lah-RAY'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowModern coinage
MeaningA modern given name blending the La- prefix with Ray ('a beam of light', also short for Raymond, 'wise protector'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9373 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 422

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919302025

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

Laray reads as a modern name blending the La- prefix with Ray ('a beam of light', also short for Raymond, 'wise protector') (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'lah-RAY').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, a Ray- name, and crisp.

Did you know? Laray is a modern name blending the La- prefix with Ray ('a beam of light', also short for Raymond) — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'lah-RAY').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Laray — Modern La- + Ray; routes layered

Variations

LaraeLaraye

Nicknames

Ray

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laray mean?

Laray is a modern blend of the La- prefix with Ray ('a beam of light'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Laray?

It's said lah-RAY /lɑˈreɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Laray a boy or girl name?

Laray is a boy's name here (it is used for both).

How popular is Laray?

Laray is a very rare name in the U.S.

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