Amina vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amina

Girl #307 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Honest, truthful"

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#307
Total SSA Count
1,000
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mina, Minnie

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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

Amina Rank #307
Raya Rank #363

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 vs #363 for Raya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amina ___

  • Amina Rose
  • Amina Grace
  • Amina Jade
  • Amina Sofia
  • Amina Marie

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 Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amina or Raya more popular?

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 compared to Raya at #363 in the United States.

What do Amina and Raya mean?

Amina means "Honest, truthful". Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amina and Raya boy or girl names?

Amina is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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