Jennifer vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raya

Girl #363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#363
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jennifer Rank #546
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #546 for Jennifer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jennifer ___

  • Jennifer Lynn
  • Jennifer Marie
  • Jennifer Anne
  • Jennifer Grace
  • Jennifer Nicole
  • Jennifer Elizabeth

Raya ___

  • Raya Luna
  • Raya Marie
  • Raya Grace
  • Raya Jade
  • Raya Skye
  • Raya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jennifer

Michael Jason Amy Melissa Brian

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jennifer or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Jennifer at #546 in the United States.

What do Jennifer and Raya mean?

Jennifer means "white wave, fair one" (Welsh origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jennifer and Raya boy or girl names?

Jennifer is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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