Daya vs Raaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daya

Girl #3,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, mercy"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Israeli African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,649
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day

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Raaya

Girl #3,758 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,758
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raya, Ray

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daya Rank #3,649
Raaya Rank #3,758

Daya is more popular, ranked #3649 vs #3758 for Raaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daya ___

  • Daya Rose
  • Daya Priya
  • Daya Leila
  • Daya Marie
  • Daya Grace
  • Daya Ananya

Raaya ___

  • Raaya Noa
  • Raaya Tamar
  • Raaya Shira
  • Raaya Maya
  • Raaya Leah
  • Raaya Liora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

If you choose Raaya

Noa Maya Tamar Lior Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daya or Raaya more popular?

Daya is more popular, ranked #3649 compared to Raaya at #3758 in the United States.

What do Daya and Raaya mean?

Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin). Raaya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daya and Raaya boy or girl names?

Daya is primarily a girl name. Raaya is primarily a girl name.

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