Raya

In 2022, the name Raya was 402nd most popular baby name for girls and 822nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 775 babies were named Raya in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,329 babies in the United States were named Raya. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Raya is around 10 to 12 years old.

The name "Raya" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Raya is Ray.

Raya Meaning & Origin

Raya is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "friend" or "companion," and it can also evoke the feeling of brightness and warmth due to its similarity to "ray," as in a ray of sunlight.

The name Raya is described as adventurous, resilient and benevolent.

Pronunciation

Raya is pronounced ra-ya in English. The name Raya has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Raya

• The name Raya is shared with a popular character from Disney's animated film "Raya and the Last Dragon".

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Where is the name Raya most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

Similar Sounding Names

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