Arayah vs Nya

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

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Nya

Girl #2,071 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"purpose, goal"

Origin: Swahili/Bantu

Cultural Roots

African American East African Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,071
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arayah Rank #1,962
Nya Rank #2,071

Arayah is more popular, ranked #1962 vs #2071 for Nya.

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

Nya ___

  • Nya Grace
  • Nya Marie
  • Nya Rose
  • Nya Elizabeth
  • Nya Jade
  • Nya Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arayah

Zion Malakai Eliana Ezra Nahla

If you choose Nya

Nia Zuri Kofi Amara Ase

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arayah or Nya more popular?

Arayah is more popular, ranked #1962 compared to Nya at #2071 in the United States.

What do Arayah and Nya mean?

Arayah means "lioness of God" (Hebrew origin). Nya means "purpose, goal" (Swahili/Bantu origin).

Are Arayah and Nya boy or girl names?

Arayah is primarily a girl name. Nya is primarily a girl name.

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