Madelynn 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

Madelynn Rank #514
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #514 for Madelynn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madelynn ___

  • Madelynn Rose
  • Madelynn Grace
  • Madelynn Claire
  • Madelynn Jane
  • Madelynn Elizabeth
  • Madelynn Ann

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 Madelynn

Charlotte Eleanor Olivia Henry James

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madelynn or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Madelynn at #514 in the United States.

What do Madelynn and Raya mean?

Madelynn means "from Magdala (high tower)" (Hebrew origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Madelynn and Raya boy or girl names?

Madelynn is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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