NAME PROFILE
Rayleigh
Rayleigh is an English name that is believed to mean 'from the red meadow.' It carries a sense of strength and connection to nature, evoking images of lush landscapes and vibrant life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,098 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2018 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2000 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 27%AL — 20%KY — 18%LA — 17%GA — 17%
Notable People
Lord Rayleigh (Physicist, known for Rayleigh scattering) · John William Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh (Nobel Prize-winning physicist)
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