Girl · #12,120 in 2026

Rayley

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

Current Rank

#12,120

Peak Rank

#7,434 (2011)

Total Babies

196

5-Yr Trend

+6%

2002

First Year

2024

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#7434

Peak Rank

196

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rayley

Rayley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 16 Rayleys were born — ranking #7,434 that year. As of 2026, Rayley ranks #12,120 for baby girls with 7 births, gradually rising (+6%). In total, more than 196 Rayleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Rayley

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rayley 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 Rayley

What does the name Rayley mean?

Rayley is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rayley in 2026?

In 2026, Rayley ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Rayley most popular?

Rayley reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #7,434 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Rayley a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rayley?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rayley include Briony, Genecis, Cariana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rayley

Rayley is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 196 births in the dataset. Rayley's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #7,434. Use the chart and map above to compare Rayley'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.