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Rayleigh
GirlMeaning of Rayleigh: English: 'roe deer meadow'
Rayleigh is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1300th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1300
165 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
3,098
First recorded 1995 · peak 2022
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
3% boys · 97% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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