Raileigh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Raileigh means 'valiant' or 'courageous'.
Meaning of the Name Raileigh
Raileigh is a modern, feminine name of American origin. It is a variant of the name Riley, which is derived from an Irish surname meaning 'valiant' or 'courageous'. Raileigh has a contemporary sound and is often chosen for its trendy and unique appeal.
Popularity of the Name Raileigh
The popularity for the name Raileigh peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 19 births, which ranked number 11,257 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Raileigh had the most female births in 2013 with 19, which ranked number 6,459 out of 19,268 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Raileigh has declined sharply over the last ten years from 15 births to 8 births, a decline of -46.67%. Among females, Raileigh has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 8 births, a decline of -46.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Raileigh
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- 10 Year Trend of Raileigh: -46.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Raileigh: -46.67%
Popularity of Raileigh by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Raileigh. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Raileigh in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Raileigh is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Raileigh
- Total Births of Raileigh: 8 (-6.09%)
- Female Births of Raileigh: 8 (-6.09%)
Given the downward trend of Raileigh over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.09% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. For Females, births for Raileigh have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.09%.