Lorelei 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

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Popularity Comparison

Lorelei Rank #456
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #456 for Lorelei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

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 Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorelei or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Lorelei at #456 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Raya mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lorelei and Raya boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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