Girl nameCurrently #363 in the USRising
Raya
//ˈɹeɪə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Raya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Raya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Raya |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1998 | 45 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 59 |
| 2001 | 58 |
| 2002 | 61 |
| 2003 | 105 |
| 2004 | 98 |
| 2005 | 108 |
| 2006 | 125 |
| 2007 | 126 |
| 2008 | 154 |
| 2009 | 158 |
| 2010 | 168 |
| 2011 | 191 |
| 2012 | 185 |
| 2013 | 199 |
| 2014 | 197 |
| 2015 | 205 |
| 2016 | 237 |
| 2017 | 249 |
| 2018 | 216 |
| 2019 | 239 |
| 2020 | 276 |
| 2021 | 636 |
| 2022 | 783 |
| 2023 | 865 |
| 2024 | 859 |
Raya through the decades
- Raya peaked in 2023, when 865 babies were named Raya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Raya has risen 183% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Raya currently ranks #363 in the US and is on the rise.