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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.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈrɔːli/ or /ˈrɑːli/ (RAH-lee / RAW-lee)

What is the meaning of the name Raleigh ?

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.

Raleigh has the following similar or variant Names

Raleigh – Popularity by country

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:

United States
Canada
AE
BD
CL

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People also ask about Raleigh

Raleigh is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Raleigh is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈrɔːli/ or /ˈrɑːli/ (RAH-lee / RAW-lee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rawleigh, Rawley, Raley, Ralley and Ralei.
Across languages, Raleigh has these equivalents: Leigh (English, 'meadow/clearing'), Lea/Lee (English, 'meadow'), Rae (English, diminutive).
Yes — Raleigh ranked #304 in Canada in 2016, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Raleigh ranks highest in Canada (#304 in 2016).