Colette vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colette

Girl #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
789
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Coco, Lettie, Letty

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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

Colette Rank #400
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #400 for Colette.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colette ___

  • Colette Marie
  • Colette Rose
  • Colette Simone
  • Colette Grace
  • Colette Anne
  • Colette Elise

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 Colette

Margot Etienne Vivienne Henri Juliette

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colette or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Colette at #400 in the United States.

What do Colette and Raya mean?

Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colette and Raya boy or girl names?

Colette is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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