Edith vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edith

Girl #528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#528
Total SSA Count
579
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Edie, Edi

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Edith Rank #528
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #528 for Edith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edith ___

  • Edith Rose
  • Edith Mae
  • Edith Grace
  • Edith Pearl
  • Edith Jane
  • Edith 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 Edith

Arthur Florence Rupert Agnes Walter

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edith or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Edith at #528 in the United States.

What do Edith and Raya mean?

Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edith and Raya boy or girl names?

Edith is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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