Ariyah vs Raven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raven

Girl #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the raven, large black crow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Norse-inspired Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#388
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Raye, Rae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ariyah Rank #343
Raven Rank #388

Ariyah is more popular, ranked #343 vs #388 for Raven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ariyah ___

  • Ariyah Grace
  • Ariyah Jade
  • Ariyah Nicole
  • Ariyah Simone
  • Ariyah Faith
  • Ariyah Nova

Raven ___

  • Raven Grace
  • Raven Skye
  • Raven Belle
  • Raven Marie
  • Raven Elise
  • Raven Brooke

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ariyah

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If you choose Raven

Phoenix Sage Ember Luna Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ariyah or Raven more popular?

Ariyah is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Raven at #388 in the United States.

What do Ariyah and Raven mean?

Ariyah means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Raven means "the raven, large black crow" (Old English origin).

Are Ariyah and Raven boy or girl names?

Ariyah is primarily a girl name. Raven is primarily a girl name.

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