Catherine vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Catherine Rank #320
Raya Rank #363

Catherine is more popular, ranked #320 vs #363 for Raya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Catherine ___

  • Catherine Elizabeth
  • Catherine Anne
  • Catherine Rose
  • Catherine Grace
  • Catherine Louise
  • Catherine 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 Catherine

Elizabeth Margaret Charlotte Eleanor William

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catherine or Raya more popular?

Catherine is more popular, ranked #320 compared to Raya at #363 in the United States.

What do Catherine and Raya mean?

Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Catherine and Raya boy or girl names?

Catherine is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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