Alayah vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alayah

Girl #417 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, exalted, high"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#417
Total SSA Count
748
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Laya, Ali

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alayah Rank #417
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #417 for Alayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alayah ___

  • Alayah Rose
  • Alayah Grace
  • Alayah Marie
  • Alayah Nicole
  • Alayah Renee
  • Alayah Faith

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 Alayah

Aaliyah Zara Amara Khalil Aiden

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alayah or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Alayah at #417 in the United States.

What do Alayah and Raya mean?

Alayah means "heavenly, exalted, high" (Arabic origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alayah and Raya boy or girl names?

Alayah is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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