Amaiyah vs Raia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaiyah

Girl #3,413 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"night rain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

African American Arabic Japanese Basque

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,413
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Maya, Mia

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Raia

Girl #3,356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, beloved companion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,356
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rai, Raya

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Popularity Comparison

Amaiyah Rank #3,413
Raia Rank #3,356

Raia is more popular, ranked #3356 vs #3413 for Amaiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaiyah ___

  • Amaiyah Rose
  • Amaiyah Grace
  • Amaiyah Nicole
  • Amaiyah Jade
  • Amaiyah Faith
  • Amaiyah Marie

Raia ___

  • Raia Nour
  • Raia Jade
  • Raia Grace
  • Raia Lily
  • Raia Skye
  • Raia Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaiyah

Aaliyah Zara Amara Isaiah Elijah

If you choose Raia

Maia Layla Ava Zara Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaiyah or Raia more popular?

Raia is more popular, ranked #3356 compared to Amaiyah at #3413 in the United States.

What do Amaiyah and Raia mean?

Amaiyah means "night rain" (Japanese origin). Raia means "friend, beloved companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amaiyah and Raia boy or girl names?

Amaiyah is primarily a girl name. Raia is primarily a girl name.

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