Amirah vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amirah Rank #464
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #464 for Amirah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amirah ___

  • Amirah Grace
  • Amirah Jade
  • Amirah Rose
  • Amirah Simone
  • Amirah Nicole
  • Amirah 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 Amirah

Zara Layla Nadia Imani Jabari

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amirah or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Amirah at #464 in the United States.

What do Amirah and Raya mean?

Amirah means "commander" (Arabic origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amirah and Raya boy or girl names?

Amirah is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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