Rye clearing or meadow
Railey is a modern phonetic variant of the English surname Raleigh. It is derived from the Old English elements 'ryge', meaning rye, and 'leah', meaning a clearing or meadow. While often used as a creative spelling of Riley, its specific etymological roots point to agricultural landscapes.
About 17 girls were named Railey in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
