Fiona vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fiona

Girl #406 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, pure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#406
Total SSA Count
782
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fi, Fifi

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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

Fiona Rank #406
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #406 for Fiona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fiona ___

  • Fiona Rose
  • Fiona Grace
  • Fiona Claire
  • Fiona Jane
  • Fiona Maeve
  • Fiona Kate

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 Fiona

Seamus Aoife Declan Siobhan Finley

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fiona or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Fiona at #406 in the United States.

What do Fiona and Raya mean?

Fiona means "fair, white, pure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fiona and Raya boy or girl names?

Fiona is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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