Irha vs Raiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irha

Girl #2,962 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, divine mercy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Pakistani South Asian Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,962
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Raiya

Girl #2,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flag, banner"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,791
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Rai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Irha Rank #2,962
Raiya Rank #2,791

Raiya is more popular, ranked #2791 vs #2962 for Irha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irha ___

  • Irha Fatima
  • Irha Noor
  • Irha Zahra
  • Irha Amara
  • Irha Layla
  • Irha Sana

Raiya ___

  • Raiya Nour
  • Raiya Layla
  • Raiya Fatima
  • Raiya Zara
  • Raiya Sana
  • Raiya Leila

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irha

Zara Aiza Laraib Ibrahim Ayaan

If you choose Raiya

Amir Zara Yusuf Layla Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irha or Raiya more popular?

Raiya is more popular, ranked #2791 compared to Irha at #2962 in the United States.

What do Irha and Raiya mean?

Irha means "gift of God, divine mercy" (Arabic origin). Raiya means "flag, banner" (Arabic origin).

Are Irha and Raiya boy or girl names?

Irha is primarily a girl name. Raiya is primarily a girl name.

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