Rae
Meaning of Rae
Rae is a beautiful and versatile name for a baby girl. It is pronounced as "ray" in both American English and British English. The name has variations such as Ray and Raye, offering options to suit different preferences. Over the years, Rae has been consistently popular in the United States. In recent years, it has maintained a steady rank within the top 1200 names for newborn girls. The name's popularity peaked in the early 1970s when it ranked among the top 300 names. Whether you prefer a classic or modern name, Rae is an excellent choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ray (/reɪ/)
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Notable People Named Rae
| Rae Morris - Rachel Anne "Rae" Morris is an English singer and songwriter known for her albums Unguarded, Someone Out There, and Rachel@Fairyland. |
| Rae Silver is a Canadian neuroscientist known for her research on circadian rhythms and parental behavior, currently holding professorships at Barnard College and Columbia University. |
| Rae Dawn Chong is a Canadian-American actress known for her roles in Stony Island and Quest for Fire, for which she won a Genie Award for Best Actress. |
| Rae Dawn Carson is an American fantasy writer known for her debut novel, The Girl of Fire and Thorns, and her tie-in stories for the Star Wars universe. |
| Rae Johnson (1953-2020) was a renowned Canadian painter based in Toronto, Canada. |
| Rae Johnstone - William Raphael "Rae" Johnstone was an Australian flat-race jockey known for winning twelve British Classic Races and two Prix de l'Arc de Triomphes before retiring in 1957. |
| Rae Yang is a Chinese-American professor emerita and writer known for her book, Spider Eaters, which recounts her experiences during the Cultural Revolution. |
| Rae Allen, also known as Rae Julia Theresa Abruzzo, was a renowned American actress with a career spanning over seventy years in stage, film, and television. |
| Rae White is a non-binary poet and writer based in Brisbane, known for their award-winning poetry collection "Milk Teeth" and as the founding editor of #EnbyLife. |
| Rae Martin Taylor is a retired senior Australian public servant and policymaker. |
| Rae Earl - Rachel Earl is an English writer and broadcaster, best known for her book "My Fat, Mad Teenage Diary," which was adapted into the E4 comedy-drama series "My Mad Fat Diary." |
| Rae Russel was an American photographer known for her expertise in photo-journalism and family portraits. |
| Rae Crowther was a professional football player for the NFL's Frankford Yellow Jackets and won the 1926 NFL Championship with the team. |
| Rae Waters is a former Democratic politician who served as one of the two State Representatives for Arizona's 20th Legislative district from 2009 to 2011. |
| Rae Valentine, son of Harold Ray Brown Sr., the founder and original drummer of the band War, is a musician who produced and recorded on War's Peace Sign album and also worked as an actor in various films. |
