Laray
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Laray first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 335 babies have been named Laray in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laray is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,381 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,381
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Laray is also used as a boy name, ranked #12866.
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About the Name Laray
Laray is a girl name .
Is Laray a boy or girl name? Laray is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,381 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,866. Laray is more commonly used as a boy name.
Laray is currently ranked #48,381 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laray include Lar, Lay, Laie, and Larkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Laray include Lara, Laramie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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