Asma vs Rayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asma

Girl #1,813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, elevated in status"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,813
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Azi

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Rayah

Girl #1,927 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Arabic American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,927
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray, Rae

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Popularity Comparison

Asma Rank #1,813
Rayah Rank #1,927

Asma is more popular, ranked #1813 vs #1927 for Rayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asma ___

  • Asma Noor
  • Asma Leila
  • Asma Fatima
  • Asma Zara
  • Asma Yasmin
  • Asma Samira

Rayah ___

  • Rayah Grace
  • Rayah Simone
  • Rayah Joy
  • Rayah Jade
  • Rayah Elise
  • Rayah Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asma

Ahmad Yasmin Ibrahim Nadia Omar

If you choose Rayah

Eli Naomi Miriam Jonah Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asma or Rayah more popular?

Asma is more popular, ranked #1813 compared to Rayah at #1927 in the United States.

What do Asma and Rayah mean?

Asma means "exalted, elevated in status" (Arabic origin). Rayah means "friend, companion, beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asma and Rayah boy or girl names?

Asma is primarily a girl name. Rayah is primarily a girl name.

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