Lila vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lila

Girl #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine play"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

English Indian Persian Arabic German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#207
Total SSA Count
1,475
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li, Lee

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lila Rank #207
Raya Rank #363

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 vs #363 for Raya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lila ___

  • Lila Rose
  • Lila Mae
  • Lila Jane
  • Lila Grace
  • Lila Pearl
  • Lila 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 Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lila or Raya more popular?

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Raya at #363 in the United States.

What do Lila and Raya mean?

Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lila and Raya boy or girl names?

Lila is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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