Declining since 2017, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Raylei since 2005
Babies named Raylei per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Raylei's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Raylei is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2005. It reached its peak popularity in 2025, ranking 9,457th with approximately 1 in every 160,727 newborn girls receiving the name. However, its trajectory has been falling since 2017, indicating a decline in usage in recent years. The name is predominantly given to girls and shows no significant regional concentration, appearing in a variety of states. Its sound is similar to other popular modern names like Riley and Paisley, making it a trendy choice for parents seeking a unique but familiar-sounding name.
Raylei is a modern American coinage, combining sounds from names like Ray and Lee, influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names such as Riley and Rylee. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2005 and is used almost exclusively for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Lei
Sibling names for Raylei
Names that share Raylei's style, for a brother or sister.
