Margo 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

Margo Rank #544
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #544 for Margo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Margo ___

  • Margo Rose
  • Margo Louise
  • Margo Claire
  • Margo Josephine
  • Margo Elise
  • Margo Lane

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 Margo

Hugo Cleo Felix Iris Otto

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Margo or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Margo at #544 in the United States.

What do Margo and Raya mean?

Margo means "pearl" (Greek origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Margo and Raya boy or girl names?

Margo is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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