Iraya vs Kaheli

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

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Kaheli

Girl #24,686 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Heavenly one; beloved sky child"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,686
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kah, Heli

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Popularity Comparison

Iraya Rank #24,676
Kaheli Rank #24,686

Iraya is more popular, ranked #24676 vs #24686 for Kaheli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iraya ___

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

Kaheli ___

  • Kaheli Lani
  • Kaheli Rose
  • Kaheli Marie
  • Kaheli Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iraya

Amaya Ligaya Bayani Dakila

If you choose Kaheli

Kailani Leilani Kai Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iraya or Kaheli more popular?

Iraya is more popular, ranked #24676 compared to Kaheli at #24686 in the United States.

What do Iraya and Kaheli mean?

Iraya means "highland, upland region" (Tagalog/Filipino origin). Kaheli means "Heavenly one; beloved sky child" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Iraya and Kaheli boy or girl names?

Iraya is primarily a girl name. Kaheli is primarily a girl name.

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