Amelia vs Rayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayah

Girl #1,927 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Arabic American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,927
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray, Rae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rayah Rank #1,927

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1927 for Rayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Rayah ___

  • Rayah Grace
  • Rayah Simone
  • Rayah Joy
  • Rayah Jade
  • Rayah Elise
  • Rayah Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rayah

Eli Naomi Miriam Jonah Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rayah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rayah at #1927 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rayah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rayah means "friend, companion, beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Rayah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Rayah is primarily a girl name.

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