Raeleigh
- US rank
- #2,410
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,544 in 2021
74 babies were named Raeleigh in the US in 2025. It has dropped 486 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1994–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Raeleigh you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 21,739 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Raeleigh, 74 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Raeleigh would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRaeleigh first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #1,544.
- Then vs nowRaeleigh is 3.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 21,739.
- TrendRaeleigh has slipped 486 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,410. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedRaeleigh is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #441, followed by Tennessee (#983). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
About the name Raeleigh
Raeleigh is a girl name of American origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-igh”. US birth records list Raeleigh for girls from 1994 to 2025, in 32 of those 32 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #1,544 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,410, with 74 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.3 | 157,480 girls |
| 2000s | 27 | 36,630 girls |
| 2010s | 68 | 14,762 girls |
| 2020s | 63 | 15,915 girls |
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Questions about the name Raeleigh
What is the origin of the name Raeleigh?
Raeleigh has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Raeleigh a boy or girl name?
Raeleigh is a girl name.
How popular is the name Raeleigh?
Raeleigh ranked #2,410 for US girls in 2025, given to 74 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#1,544).