Iraya vs Sanoa

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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Popularity Comparison

Iraya Rank #24,676
Sanoa Rank #24,496

Sanoa is more popular, ranked #24496 vs #24676 for Iraya.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Iraya ___

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

Sanoa ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iraya or Sanoa more popular?

Sanoa is more popular, ranked #24496 compared to Iraya at #24676 in the United States.

What do Iraya and Sanoa mean?

Iraya means "highland, upland region" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Iraya and Sanoa boy or girl names?

Iraya is primarily a girl name. Sanoa is primarily a girl name.

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