Rae vs Rai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

English American Jewish

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Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Indian Arabic American

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Rae Rank #1,260

Rai Rank #3,971

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #3971 for Rai.

Is Rae or Rai more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Rai at #3971 in the United States.

What do Rae and Rai mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Rae and Rai boy or girl names?

Rae is primarily a girl name. Rai is primarily a boy name.