Arayah vs Elisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arayah

Girl #1,962 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lioness of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic African American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,962
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ara, Ray, Raya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#851
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lish

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arayah Rank #1,962
Elisha Rank #851

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #1962 for Arayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arayah ___

  • Arayah Grace
  • Arayah Marie
  • Arayah Simone
  • Arayah Renee
  • Arayah Celeste
  • Arayah Jade

Elisha ___

  • Elisha James
  • Elisha Cole
  • Elisha Dean
  • Elisha Grant
  • Elisha Ray
  • Elisha Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arayah

Zion Malakai Eliana Ezra Nahla

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arayah or Elisha more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Arayah at #1962 in the United States.

What do Arayah and Elisha mean?

Arayah means "lioness of God" (Hebrew origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arayah and Elisha boy or girl names?

Arayah is primarily a girl name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.

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