Raye

Raye Meaning & Origin

About Raye
The name "Raye" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ra" which means "roe deer." It is a unisex name that can be used for both boys and girls. The name Raye is often associated with qualities such as gracefulness, gentleness, and agility, reflecting the characteristics of the roe deer.

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πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Raye are female.

Raye Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 23.08% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
R
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1
🌐 IPA
/reΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('R', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raye in Braille

Here's how to represent Raye in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Raye in braille

How to Spell the Name Raye in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Raye using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Raye in sign language

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