Rayleigh

Rayleigh is a girl's 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 152 girls in the United States.

Rayleigh at a glance

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

About the name Rayleigh

Rayleigh 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, Rayleigh first appears in Social Security records in 1995. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1234 in 2018, and in 2024 152 babies received the name — 2,850 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rayleigh in US records

First recorded (US)
1995
Best US rank
#1234 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Rayleigh in 2024
152
Total since 1880
2,850

Rayleigh in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#5545 in 2008
Babies named Rayleigh in 2016
3
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rayleigh mean?

The meaning of Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh a boy or girl name?

Rayleigh is a girl name. In 2024, 152 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rayleigh?

Rayleigh comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rayleigh?

Rayleigh first appears in US records in 1995. Its best-ever ranking was #1234 in 2018, and 152 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].