The baby name Raleigh is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɔːli/ or /ˈrɑːli/ (RAH-lee / RAW-lee).
Raleigh is English in Origin.
The baby name Raleigh is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɔːli/ or /ˈrɑːli/ (RAH-lee / RAW-lee).
Raleigh is English in Origin.
Raleigh is an English surname and place-name used as a given name, from Old English rā “roe deer” + lēah “wood, meadow, clearing,” meaning “roe-deer clearing.” The surname arose from several locales in Devon and elsewhere and became widely recognized through Sir Walter Raleigh (c.1552–1618). As a first name it gained traction in the 19th‑century fashion for surnames, long favored for boys and now broadly unisex.
Spelling variants and related forms include Rawley, Rawleigh, Raley/Railey, and the historical Ralegh; the modern Rayleigh is a stylistic elaboration. Though often confused with Riley, Raleigh has a distinct etymology. In the United States, association with the North Carolina capital reinforces its place‑name appeal and lends a polished, adventurous image rooted in English heritage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #9 | 1 | 583 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2016 | #304 | 5 | 2,798 |
| Canada | Boys | 2017 | #331 | 5 | 2,609 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #405 | 4 | 11,440 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #813 | 104 | 8,487 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #830 | 63 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Raleigh is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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