The path or the road
Laray is a modern American creation, likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Ray. While its exact etymology is fluid, it is often associated with the French word 'la raie' meaning a line or path, or simply as a rhythmic variation of Larry or Rae. It functions as a distinctive, gender-neutral choice with a mid-century melodic quality.
Less common today
Laray isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,248 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
