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Raye
GirlMeaning of Raye: English: 'wise protector'
Raye is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6398th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 1406th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#6398
17 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1406
23 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
2,603
First recorded 1889 · peak 1956
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
12% boys · 88% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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