Adira vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adira

Girl #1,371 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, powerful, mighty"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,371
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Adi, Dira

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Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,260
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adira Rank #1,371
Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1371 for Adira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adira ___

  • Adira Shir
  • Adira Noa
  • Adira Lior
  • Adira Maya
  • Adira Yael
  • Adira Tal

Rae ___

  • Rae Ellen
  • Rae Marie
  • Rae Louise
  • Rae Elizabeth
  • Rae Ann
  • Rae Christine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adira

Noa Maya Tamar Ariel Levi

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adira or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Adira at #1371 in the United States.

What do Adira and Rae mean?

Adira means "strong, powerful, mighty" (Hebrew origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Adira and Rae boy or girl names?

Adira is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.

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