Declining since 2014, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Raylie since 2000
Babies named Raylie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 114 |
| 2010s | 199 |
| 2020s | 85 |
Meaning & origin
Raylie is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in the year 2000, part of a wave of inventive names ending in the -lee suffix. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, but its use has been falling since 2014; by the latest year, 2025, it ranked 8,860 with about 1 in every 146,115 newborn girls being named Raylie. The name has no recorded ties to any U.S. state as a top pick, which is common for names at this level of frequency. Its appeal lies in its soft, melodic sound and the familiar 'Ray' element, making it a distinctive but accessible choice for parents seeking a modern twist on traditional sounds.
Raylie is a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending the popular sound elements 'Ray' (from names like Raymond or Ray) with the fashionable -lee/ -lie suffix seen in names such as Rylee and Hayley. It first appeared in U.S. birth records around the year 2000, reflecting a broader trend of inventive phonetic spellings in contemporary naming.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray
Sibling names for Raylie
Names that share Raylie's style, for a brother or sister.
