Raye

Raye is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 babies in the United States.

Raye at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Raye

Raye belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Raye first appears in Social Security records in 1889 and has been given to 2,585 babies since 1880, including 14 in 2024.

Raye in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Babies named Raye in 2024
14
Total since 1880
2,585

Raye in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2016
Babies named Raye in 2025
38
Total since 1996
137

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raye mean?

The meaning of Raye is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Raye a boy or girl name?

Raye is a unisex name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Raye?

Raye comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Raye?

Raye is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1889 and has been given to 2,585 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].