Annabelle vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annabelle

Girl #349 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful beauty"

Origin: French compound (Anna + Belle)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#349
Total SSA Count
891
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anna, Annie, Belle

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Annabelle Rank #349
Raya Rank #363

Annabelle is more popular, ranked #349 vs #363 for Raya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annabelle ___

  • Annabelle Grace
  • Annabelle Rose
  • Annabelle Louise
  • Annabelle Claire
  • Annabelle Jane
  • Annabelle 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 Annabelle

Charlotte Eleanor James William Rosalind

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annabelle or Raya more popular?

Annabelle is more popular, ranked #349 compared to Raya at #363 in the United States.

What do Annabelle and Raya mean?

Annabelle means "graceful beauty" (French compound (Anna + Belle) origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Annabelle and Raya boy or girl names?

Annabelle is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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