Celeste vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celeste

Girl #198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, of the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Italian English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#198
Total SSA Count
1,556
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cele

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Celeste Rank #198
Raya Rank #363

Celeste is more popular, ranked #198 vs #363 for Raya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celeste ___

  • Celeste Marie
  • Celeste Rose
  • Celeste June
  • Celeste Eloise
  • Celeste Anne
  • Celeste Louise

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 Celeste

Violet Iris Aurora Sebastian Felix

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celeste or Raya more popular?

Celeste is more popular, ranked #198 compared to Raya at #363 in the United States.

What do Celeste and Raya mean?

Celeste means "heavenly, of the sky" (Latin origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Celeste and Raya boy or girl names?

Celeste is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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