Dharani vs Iraya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dharani

Girl #24,607 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the earth"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu South Indian Telugu Tamil

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,607
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dhari, Rani, Dharu

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Iraya

Girl #24,676 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"highland, upland region"

Origin: Tagalog/Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog Indigenous Philippine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,676
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Raya

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Popularity Comparison

Dharani Rank #24,607
Iraya Rank #24,676

Dharani is more popular, ranked #24607 vs #24676 for Iraya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dharani ___

  • Dharani Priya
  • Dharani Devi
  • Dharani Kumari
  • Dharani Lata
  • Dharani Meena
  • Dharani Padma

Iraya ___

  • Iraya Maria
  • Iraya Grace
  • Iraya Joy
  • Iraya Belen
  • Iraya Luz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dharani or Iraya more popular?

Dharani is more popular, ranked #24607 compared to Iraya at #24676 in the United States.

What do Dharani and Iraya mean?

Dharani means "the earth" (Sanskrit origin). Iraya means "highland, upland region" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Dharani and Iraya boy or girl names?

Dharani is primarily a girl name. Iraya is primarily a girl name.

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