Rae
Rae is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “Ewe, or short form of Rachel or Raymond.” It ranked #520 in the United States in 2025. A short form of Rachel (from Hebrew 'Rachel,' ewe) or used independently.
how do you pronounce Rae?
RAY
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what does Rae mean?
The name Rae means “Ewe, or short form of Rachel or Raymond.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
A short form of Rachel (from Hebrew 'Rachel,' ewe) or used independently. It has a fresh, breezy quality and is popular as a standalone name or middle name. Also a Scottish feminine form of Raymond.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #520 |
| 2023 | #550 |
| 2022 | #580 |
| 2021 | #621 |
| 2020 | #673 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Rae?
- Rae Dawn Chong
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