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Rayleigh

Rayleigh: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

How popular is Rayleigh?

165U.S. babies in 2025
#1236peak rank (2018)
3,098babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,000 girls and 98 boys in the U.S. have been named Rayleigh (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1236 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #5585 in 2022. In 2025, 165 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Rayleigh FAQ

How popular is the name Rayleigh?

Since 1880, 3,000 girls and 98 boys in the U.S. have been named Rayleigh (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1236 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #5585 in 2022. In 2025, 165 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Rayleigh a boy or girl name?

Rayleigh is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,000 girls and 98 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).