Names Starting With R
GirlHebrew#520 in 2025
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.
pronunciation
RAY
meaning & origin
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.
popularity over time
#6732020
#6212021
#5802022
#5502023
#5202024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #520 |
| 2023 | #550 |
| 2022 | #580 |
| 2021 | #621 |
| 2020 | #673 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Rae
- Rae Dawn Chong
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