Iraya vs Rush

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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Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Iraya Rank #24,676
Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #24676 for Iraya.

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

Rush ___

  • Rush James
  • Rush Alexander
  • Rush William
  • Rush Thomas
  • Rush Henry
  • Rush Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iraya

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If you choose Rush

Dash Brooks Sloane Hunter Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iraya or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Iraya at #24676 in the United States.

What do Iraya and Rush mean?

Iraya means "highland, upland region" (Tagalog/Filipino origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Iraya and Rush boy or girl names?

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

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