Gender: Unisex
Origin: Hebrew, Scottish
Meaning: Grace, Doe, Ewe, Graceful, Wise protector
Pronunciation: Ray, reɪ, R EY
Popularity Rank: #11,622
Rae is a shortened form of the name Rachel or Raymond, meaning 'ewe' in Scottish Gaelic. It can also mean 'grace' or 'wise protector'.
The name Rae is of Hebrew, Scottish origin and means Grace, Doe, Ewe, Graceful, Wise protector. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Rae is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 67 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Ray
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): reɪ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R EY
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Rae is recorded 4,201 times globally, ranking it as the 11,622th most common name worldwide.
Rae is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,116 occurrences, making it the 1,721th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Rae is found among 1 in every 851 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,721 | 1 : 855 |
| United Kingdom | #1,598 | 1 : 851 |
| Canada | #1,945 | 1 : 1,437 |
| South Africa | #5,806 | 1 : 10,064 |
| Singapore | #3,111 | 1 : 5,539 |
| Malaysia | #10,283 | 1 : 20,521 |
| Saudi Arabia | #23,081 | 1 : 33,630 |
| Hong Kong | #4,039 | 1 : 6,734 |
| Nigeria | #9,165 | 1 : 18,704 |
| Philippines | #1,926 | 1 : 4,414 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rae from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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