Raliegh, pronounced /ˈrælɪ/ or /ˈræli/, is an uncommon given name of English origin. It's a variant spelling of the surname Raleigh, which was derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Hrolfr,' meaning 'famous wolf.' The name gained popularity in England during the 16th century due to Sir Walter Raleigh, an explorer and courtier to Queen Elizabeth I.
The name Raleigh was popular among parents for their daughters between the late 19th century and mid-20th century, with a notable peak during World War II years of 1943 and 1944 (12 births each). However, it's interesting to note that there were multiple periods with no recorded births named Raleigh, suggesting that it was not consistently popular throughout these decades. The total number of births with this name over the given period is 264.