Girl · #8,237 in 2026

Railee

Name: Popularity of the name Railee in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Railee, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,237

Peak Rank

#5,063 (2011)

Total Babies

364

5-Yr Trend

-23%

1999

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#5063

Peak Rank

364

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Railee

Railee first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 27 Railees were born — ranking #5,063 that year. As of 2026, Railee ranks #8,237 for baby girls with 12 births, falling sharply (-23%). In total, more than 364 Railees have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Railee

Phonetically similar names — useful when Railee is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Railee

What does the name Railee mean?

Railee is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Railee in 2026?

In 2026, Railee ranks #8,237 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Railee most popular?

Railee reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #5,063 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Railee most popular?

Railee has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Railee.

Is Railee a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Railee is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Railee?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Railee include Danella, Janvi, Tvisha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Railee

Railee is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 364 births in the dataset. Railee's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #5,063. Use the chart and map above to compare Railee's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.