What does the name Rae mean?

Rae is a girl name of English origin: short form of Ray or Rachel, used as an independent name.

When was the name Rae most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Rae peaked in the 2020s.

What are names similar to Rae?

Names similar to Rae in origin and style include Love, True, Drew, Scottie, Ellie.

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Rae

girl name

Origin

English

Syllables

Peak era

2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

short form of Ray or Rachel, used as an independent name

The story

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Rae peaked in the 2020s.

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Popularity in Brazil

21 people · the #120,190 first name in Brazil · median age 31

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Rae

Love True Drew Scottie Ellie Rayne

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