Raya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Raya means 'heavenly' or 'fragrant'.
Meaning of the Name Raya
Raya is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It means 'heavenly', 'fragrant', or 'mythical bird'. Raya has roots in different cultures and can also be found as a variation of the Hebrew name Rayah, meaning 'friend'. The name Raya has a beautiful and mystical quality to it, evoking images of celestial beauty and grace.
Popularity of the Name Raya
The popularity for the name Raya peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 775 births, which ranked number 814 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Raya had the most female births in 2022 with 775, which ranked number 402 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Raya has increased sharply over the last ten years from 185 births to 775 births, an increase of 318.92%. Among females, Raya has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 185 births to 775 births, an increase of 318.92%.
Nationwide Popularity of Raya
- 20 Year Trend of Raya: 1170.49%
- 10 Year Trend of Raya: 318.92%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Raya: 318.92%
Popularity of Raya by State
Among females, Raya was most popular in Southeastern states with 178 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 84 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Raya. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 434 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 445 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 84 | 415 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 406 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 287 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 124 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 50 | 386 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 469 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 576 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 310 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 348 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 526 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 224 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 379 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 285 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 287 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 552 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 217 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 350 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 458 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 463 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 282 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 282 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 448 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 291 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 359 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 407 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 401 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 433 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 596 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 58 | 570 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 468 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 472 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 298 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 313 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 268 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Raya
- Total Births of Raya: 894 (15.40%)
- Female Births of Raya: 894 (15.40%)
Given the upward trend of Raya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 15.40% increase in total births, for a total of 894 births in 2024. For Females, births for Raya have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 894 female births in 2024, an increase of 15.40%.