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Raya: Meaning & Origin

Raya is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “Friend; Germanic origin meaning "companion" or "ally"”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 24% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

RY-ah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

76/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 24% of popular names.

Nicknames

Ray

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

15%
67
2010
57
Current
#23
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Raya Rose
  • Raya Grace
  • Raya Marie
  • Raya Jane

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Raya