Liana vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liana

Girl #418 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"vine, to bind"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#418
Total SSA Count
743
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lia, Ana

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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

Liana Rank #418
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #418 for Liana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liana ___

  • Liana Rose
  • Liana Grace
  • Liana Marie
  • Liana Sofia
  • Liana Elena
  • Liana Claire

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 Liana

Ariana Sofia Giulia Marco Lorenzo

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liana or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Liana at #418 in the United States.

What do Liana and Raya mean?

Liana means "vine, to bind" (French/Latin origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liana and Raya boy or girl names?

Liana is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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