Raeleigh Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAY-lee / /ˈreɪli/English; Hebrew
Meaning
Ewe (Hebrew); Variant of Riley (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Raeleigh is a variant of Riley, which has roots in Gaelic, meaning 'valiant' or 'courageous.' In Hebrew, the name relates to 'ewe,' symbolizing gentleness and innocence, often associated with pastoral imagery.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Raleigh
- Riley
- Raelynn
International Variants
- Raleigh (English)
- Riley (Irish)
Famous people named Raeleigh
Raeleigh McGee — American singer.
Raeleigh M. — social media influencer.
Fictional characters named Raeleigh
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Raeleigh was first seen in the United States in 1994. Raeleigh has ranked as high as #1248 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Raeleigh has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Raeleigh (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 11 | |
| KY | 7 | |
| TN | 7 | |
| LA | 5 | |
| MO | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 44 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 50 |
| 2007 | 70 |
| 2008 | 78 |
| 2009 | 95 |
| 2010 | 98 |
| 2011 | 106 |
| 2012 | 104 |
| 2013 | 108 |
| 2014 | 130 |
| 2015 | 129 |
| 2016 | 131 |
| 2017 | 138 |
| 2018 | 129 |
| 2019 | 112 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2021 | 136 |
| 2022 | 103 |
| 2023 | 117 |
| 2024 | 81 |