Meadow of deer or clearing of light
Rayley is a modern American coinage, likely created by blending the name Ray with the popular suffix -ley. It can be interpreted as a variation of Rayleigh, an English surname meaning 'roe deer clearing,' or as 'ray of light' combined with 'meadow.'
About 6 girls were named Rayley in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
