Kaisley vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,260
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kaisley Rank #1,183
Rae Rank #1,260

Kaisley is more popular, ranked #1183 vs #1260 for Rae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaisley ___

  • Kaisley Grace
  • Kaisley Ann
  • Kaisley Jade
  • Kaisley Marie
  • Kaisley Faith
  • Kaisley Rose

Rae ___

  • Rae Ellen
  • Rae Marie
  • Rae Louise
  • Rae Elizabeth
  • Rae Ann
  • Rae Christine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaisley

Paisley Hartley Brantley Rylee Greyson

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaisley or Rae more popular?

Kaisley is more popular, ranked #1183 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Kaisley and Rae mean?

Kaisley means "pure, victorious meadow" (American/Germanic origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Kaisley and Rae boy or girl names?

Kaisley is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.

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