Ilani vs Rayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilani

Girl #2,073 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my tree, belonging to the tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,073
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani, Ili

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Rayah

Girl #1,927 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Arabic American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,927
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray, Rae

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Popularity Comparison

Ilani Rank #2,073
Rayah Rank #1,927

Rayah is more popular, ranked #1927 vs #2073 for Ilani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilani ___

  • Ilani Rose
  • Ilani Grace
  • Ilani Mae
  • Ilani Joy
  • Ilani Eden
  • Ilani Pearl

Rayah ___

  • Rayah Grace
  • Rayah Simone
  • Rayah Joy
  • Rayah Jade
  • Rayah Elise
  • Rayah Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilani

Ariel Talia Avi Noa Eitan

If you choose Rayah

Eli Naomi Miriam Jonah Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilani or Rayah more popular?

Rayah is more popular, ranked #1927 compared to Ilani at #2073 in the United States.

What do Ilani and Rayah mean?

Ilani means "my tree, belonging to the tree" (Hebrew origin). Rayah means "friend, companion, beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilani and Rayah boy or girl names?

Ilani is primarily a girl name. Rayah is primarily a girl name.

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