Unisex · #12,180 in 2026

Rayli

Current Rank
#12,180
Peak Rank
#10,447 (2010)
Total Babies
108
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #10,447 (108 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,998 (20 total)
👧As Girl Name
2002
First Year
2023
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#10447
Peak Rank
108
Total Count
15
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2005
First Year
2007
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#7998
Peak Rank
20
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Rayli

As a girl name

Rayli first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2002, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 10 Raylis were born — ranking #10,447 that year. As of 2026, Rayli ranks #12,180 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 108 Raylis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Rayli first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 9 Raylis were born — ranking #7,998 that year. As of 2026, Rayli ranks #10,921 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Raylis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Rayli

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rayli

What does the name Rayli mean?
Rayli 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 Rayli in 2026?
In 2026, Rayli ranks #12,180 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Rayli most popular?
Rayli reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #10,447 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Rayli a unisex name?
Yes — Rayli is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 84% of Raylis assigned female and 16% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rayli?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rayli include Abie, Carlia, Joycee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rayli

Rayli is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 108 births in the dataset. Rayli's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #10,447. Use the chart and map above to compare Rayli'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.