As a girl’s name, Raley is an Anglo-American gem with roots as an Old English surname—literally meaning “roe deer meadow”—that conjures images of sunlit clearings and gentle woodland grace. Pronounced RAY-lee (/ˈreɪli/), it flows off the tongue with breezy confidence, feeling equally at home in rolling countryside or bustling city streets. Charming and wonderfully rare—only nine little Raleys were born in the U.S. in 2024, earning a 941st spot—she strikes a perfect balance between time-honored tradition and modern flair, so she won’t get lost in a crowd of Emmas or Olivias. Raley carries the quiet strength of her namesake landscape and a spark of warmth, making her an inspired pick for parents seeking a name that’s storied, distinctive, and full of heart.