Elyan vs Iraya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elyan Rank #2,998
Iraya Rank #24,676

Elyan is more popular, ranked #2998 vs #24676 for Iraya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elyan ___

  • Elyan James
  • Elyan Thomas
  • Elyan Luca
  • Elyan Sage
  • Elyan Arthur
  • Elyan Reid

Iraya ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elyan

Percival Gawain Isolde Vivienne Tristan

If you choose Iraya

Amaya Ligaya Bayani Dakila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elyan or Iraya more popular?

Elyan is more popular, ranked #2998 compared to Iraya at #24676 in the United States.

What do Elyan and Iraya mean?

Elyan means "bright, shining one" (Welsh/Latin origin). Iraya means "highland, upland region" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Elyan and Iraya boy or girl names?

Elyan is primarily a boy name. Iraya is primarily a girl name.

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