Kava vs Rayshawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayshawn

Boy #4,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light + God is gracious"

Origin: English + Irish/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,476
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray, Shawn, Raye

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kava Rank #62,602
Rayshawn Rank #4,476

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 vs #62602 for Kava.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kava ___

  • Kava Mele
  • Kava Rose
  • Kava Sina
  • Kava Lei
  • Kava Grace

Rayshawn ___

  • Rayshawn James
  • Rayshawn Andre
  • Rayshawn Darius
  • Rayshawn Marcus
  • Rayshawn DeShawn
  • Rayshawn Lamar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kava

Moana Tala Sione Vai

If you choose Rayshawn

Devontae Rashawn Deshawn Jashawn Antoinette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kava or Rayshawn more popular?

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 compared to Kava at #62602 in the United States.

What do Kava and Rayshawn mean?

Kava means "bitter" (Polynesian origin). Rayshawn means "ray of light + God is gracious" (English + Irish/Hebrew origin).

Are Kava and Rayshawn boy or girl names?

Kava is primarily a girl name. Rayshawn is primarily a boy name.

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