Declining since 2014.
Popularity of Raelie since 2003
Babies named Raelie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Raelie is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003. Its peak year was 2014, after which its usage has steadily declined. The name exemplifies the early-2000s trend of creating feminine names by combining the popular element 'Rae' (often from Rachel) with a -lie ending, similar to Kaylie or Hailey. Although it has not broken into the top 1000 nationally, its trajectory reflects a classic pattern of a newly coined name rising quickly and then falling out of fashion. No state has recorded an especially high concentration of Raelies, underscoring its diffuse but modest use. Parents drawn to Raelie may appreciate its fresh, invented sound and the nickname Rae.
Raelie is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular sound elements 'Rae' (often a diminutive of Rachel) and the -lie suffix fashionable in names like Kaylie or Hailey. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2003, suggesting a 21st-century invention without traditional roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rae, Lie
Sibling names for Raelie
Names that share Raelie's style, for a brother or sister.
