Declining since 2007, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Raley since 1988
Babies named Raley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 174 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Raley is a modern American name that entered the U.S. Social Security dataset in 1988. It reached its highest rank in 2007, but has since declined in usage. The name is very rare, with a 2025 ranking of 14,942 and a frequency of 1 in 321,453 births. While its exact origins are unclear, it likely draws from the popular '-ley' suffix seen in names like Riley and Paisley. Despite its rarity, Raley offers a fresh alternative to more common names like Riley or Rachel.
Raley is a relatively modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1988. It may be a variant of Riley, which derives from the Old English 'ryge leah' meaning 'rye clearing,' or it could be a creative respelling of names like Rayleigh. Its usage has remained rare, with a peak in 2007.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Lee
Sibling names for Raley
Names that share Raley's style, for a brother or sister.
