Raylee
Raylee is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Wise protector of the meadow; blend of Ray (advice/protection) and Lee (clearing/meadow).
Origin and history
Raylee is a modern American invented name created by blending Ray (or Rae) with the popular '-lee' suffix. It carries roots tied to Germanic elements meaning 'advice' or 'protection', as well as Old English words for 'clearing' or 'meadow'. In the United States, it has seen steady growth as a contemporary feminine given name since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
5,037 babies in the United States have been named Raylee since 1880. It ranks #2456 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1067.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.9 %)
- OK (8.2 %)
- KY (6.8 %)
- IN (5.2 %)
- MO (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 161 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,079 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,535 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,257 |
Nicknames
Ray, Rae, Lee
Fun facts
- Raylee developed as part of the late-20th-century American trend of combining traditional elements like Ray and Lee into modern creations.
- A significant portion of all total U.S. births registered with the name Raylee have occurred since 2020.