Raley

♀ Girl

Pronounced RAY-lee /ˈreɪ.li/High

Meaning: A modern name in the Riley/Rayleigh family, from English surnames and place names tied to Old English leah ('meadow; clearing'). Bright and unisex-leaning-girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright surname-style name: Raley sits near Riley and Rayleigh - 'meadow' (said 'RAY-lee'). Modern and crisp.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA modern name in the Riley/Rayleigh family, from English surnames and place names tied to Old English leah ('meadow; clearing'). Bright and unisex-leaning-girl.

U.S. rank (2025)#16715 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 383

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

Raley is a modern name near Riley and Rayleigh, from English place-and-surname roots ('meadow'). It reads crisp and current; routes vary, which we note - rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'RAY-lee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, bright, and crisp.

Did you know? Raley reads in the Riley/Rayleigh family - English surnames tied to leah ('meadow; clearing') - a bright, modern name whose route is surname-based, which we note (said 'RAY-lee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Raley — Riley/Rayleigh family; 'meadow'; routes vary

Variations

RayleighRaleighRayly

Nicknames

RaeLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raley mean?

Raley reads in the Riley/Rayleigh family, from English roots tied to leah ('meadow; clearing'). Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Raley?

It's said RAY-lee /ˈreɪ.li/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raley a boy or girl name?

Raley is used here as a girl's name; it leans slightly unisex.

How popular is Raley?

Raley is a rare name in the U.S.