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Railee

♀ Girl

Pronounced RAY-lee /ˈreΙͺ.li/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously a spelling of Riley (Irish, 'valiant'; English, 'a rye clearing') and Raylee (a Ray + Lee blend); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Riley/Raylee echo: Railee. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, Irish
MeaningA modern name, variously a spelling of Riley (Irish, 'valiant'; English, 'a rye clearing') and Raylee (a Ray + Lee blend); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7411 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 355

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201119992025

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

Railee is a modern name, variously a spelling of Riley (Irish, 'valiant'; English, 'a rye clearing') and Raylee (a Ray + Lee blend; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'RAY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, a-rye-clearing at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Riley is variously Irish 'valiant' and English 'a rye clearing' β€” Railee is a spelling (also a Ray + Lee blend), crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'RAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 32%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes layered

Variations

RayleeRaileyRaleigh

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Railee mean?

Railee is a modern name echoing Riley ('valiant; a rye clearing') and Raylee; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Railee?

It's said RAY-lee /ˈreΙͺ.li/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Railee a boy or girl name?

Railee is a girl's name.

How popular is Railee?

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

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