Paisleigh 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

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Popularity Comparison

Paisleigh Rank #1,272
Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1272 for Paisleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paisleigh ___

  • Paisleigh Grace
  • Paisleigh Rose
  • Paisleigh Mae
  • Paisleigh Jean
  • Paisleigh Anne
  • Paisleigh Kate

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 Paisleigh

Paisley Braxton Sawyer Raelynn Brantley

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paisleigh or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Paisleigh at #1272 in the United States.

What do Paisleigh and Rae mean?

Paisleigh means "from the church, basilica" (Scottish/Latin origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Paisleigh and Rae boy or girl names?

Paisleigh is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.

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