Raley
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,526 in 2007
5 babies were named Raley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,852 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Raley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Raley, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Raley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRaley first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #5,526.
- Then vs nowRaley was 2.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendRaley has slipped 3,852 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Raley
Raley is a girl name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Raley for girls from 1988 to 2025, in 30 of those 38 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #5,526 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.7 | 588,235 girls |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 302,115 girls |
| 2000s | 9.4 | 106,383 girls |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 174,520 girls |
| 2020s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Raley
What is the origin of the name Raley?
Raley has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Raley a boy or girl name?
Raley is a girl name.
How popular is the name Raley?
Raley ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#5,526).