Day vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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Day Rank #14,900

Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #14900 for Day.

Is Day or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Day and Rae mean?

Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Day and Rae boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.