Aisha vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aisha

Girl #346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she who lives, alive, living"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#346
Total SSA Count
900
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Sha

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Raya

Girl #363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#363
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray

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Popularity Comparison

Aisha Rank #346
Raya Rank #363

Aisha is more popular, ranked #346 vs #363 for Raya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aisha ___

  • Aisha Fatima
  • Aisha Nour
  • Aisha Zara
  • Aisha Leila
  • Aisha Amira
  • Aisha Yasmin

Raya ___

  • Raya Luna
  • Raya Marie
  • Raya Grace
  • Raya Jade
  • Raya Skye
  • Raya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aisha

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Amara

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisha or Raya more popular?

Aisha is more popular, ranked #346 compared to Raya at #363 in the United States.

What do Aisha and Raya mean?

Aisha means "she who lives, alive, living" (Arabic origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aisha and Raya boy or girl names?

Aisha is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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