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Ray

Pronunciation: [ r-AY ]

Girl Name #4,924 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4924, Ray is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Ray is a girl name, recorded for 27 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-AY.

Parents who love the name Ray often also consider Rachel, Rachael, Rae .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#4,924
Total SSA Count
27

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Ray is also used as a boy name, ranked #777.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ray

Is Ray a boy or girl name?
Ray is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4924. As a boy name, it is ranked #777. Ray is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Ray?
Ray is pronounced r-AY.
How popular is the name Ray?
Ray is currently ranked #4924 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Ray a common or rare name?
Ray is an uncommon name, ranked #4924 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ray

Ray is a girl name .

Is Ray a boy or girl name? Ray is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,924 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #777. Ray is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ray is currently ranked #4,924 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ray include Raya, Rayna, Rayne, Raylynn, Raylee . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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